With reference to National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), which of the statements given below is/are correct? 1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning. 2.An outcome expected from the impleme

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Q: 61 (IAS/2017)
With reference to ‘National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)’, which of the statements given below is/are correct?
1.Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
2.An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.
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The correct answer is Option 2: 2 only.

The National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework that organizes all qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge, skills, and aptitude. It was launched by the Government of India in 2013, with the aim of promoting employability and vocational education in the country.

Now let`s look at the two statements:

1. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.

This statement is incorrect. The NSQF allows for both formal and non-formal learning to acquire competencies. Formal learning refers to the structured learning that takes place in an organized institution, while non-formal learning refers to the learning that takes place outside the formal system, such as on-the-job training, apprenticeships, or self-learning. NSQF recognizes both types of learning and allows learners to acquire certifications for competencies acquired through either.

2. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

This statement is correct. One of the key objectives of NSQF is to create a framework that allows for the seamless movement of learners between vocational and general education. This means that learners who acquire competencies through vocational education should be able to move to general education, and vice versa, without any barriers. This promotes flexibility in education and allows learners to pursue their interests and career goals without being constrained by the boundaries of vocational and general education.

In conclusion, the correct answer is Option 2: 2 only.