1)   Which of the following represent the growth need based on the theory of motivation proposed by Abraham Maslow?

A) Safety need

B) Physiological need

C) Belongingness need

D) Aesthetic need

According to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, growth needs (also called being needs or B-needs) are those related to the realization of an individual's potential and self-actualization, as well as higher-level needs like aesthetic and cognitive fulfillment. Needs such as safety, physiological, and belongingness are categorized as deficiency needs (D-needs), which must be met first before growth needs become motivating. Aesthetic need, added in Maslow’s expanded hierarchy, is considered a growth need since it refers to the desire for beauty, order, and harmony—beyond basic survival and social needs. 

Ans)   D) Aesthetic need


2)   NEP 2020 emphasises a preparatory stage in the education that comprises of --- years.

A) 5

B) 4

C) 3

D) 2

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the preparatory stage is part of the 5+3+3+4 curricular and pedagogical structure. The preparatory stage specifically covers three years—Classes 3, 4, and 5—corresponding to the age group of 8 to 11 years. This stage follows the foundational stage (5 years), and precedes the middle and secondary stages. The focus at this stage is on activity-based and experiential learning to help children transition smoothly from early years to more formal education. 

Ans)  C) 3