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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.
  3. Under NSQF, a learner can acquire the certification for competency only through formal learning.
  4. An outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is the mobility between vocational and general education.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

B.2 only
A.1 only
D.Neither 1 nor 2
C.Both 1 and 2

Correct Answer: Option B

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.

Statement 1 is incorrect: NSQF levels (graded from 1 to 10) are defined by learning outcomes that a learner must possess, regardless of whether they are obtained through formal, non-formal, or informal learning.

Statement 2 is correct: A key outcome expected from the implementation of NSQF is increased mobility between vocational and general education.

Hence, only statement 2 is correct.

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