Question

Which of the following categories are included under Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs) according to NEP-2020?
(i) Gender identities
(ii) Socio-cultural identities
(iii) Geographic identities
(iv) High performing students from urban private schools
(v) Disabilities

• A. (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only
• B. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
• C. (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) only
• D. (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) only

Hint:

SEDGs under NEP 2020 include learners disadvantaged by gender, socio-cultural background, geography, disability, or economic conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the question.
We must pick the groups that NEP 2020 counts inside Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Groups (SEDGs). One wrong item is hidden in the list, and we must leave it out.

Step 2: Recall the idea of SEDGs.
SEDGs are groups of learners who face barriers in getting good education. These barriers can come from social, cultural, money, location, or physical reasons.

Step 3: Test item (i) Gender identities.
Girls and other gender groups often face hurdles in schooling, so gender identities are included.

Step 4: Test items (ii) and (iii).
Socio-cultural identities, like certain castes and tribes, are included. Geographic identities, like remote or rural areas, are also included because distance makes schooling hard.

Step 5: Test item (v) Disabilities.
Children with disabilities face clear barriers, so disabilities are part of SEDGs.

Step 6: Spot the odd one and conclude.
Item (iv), high performing students from urban private schools, already enjoys good resources and faces no disadvantage. So it is NOT a SEDG. The correct set is (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only, which is option 1.

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