UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

NSQF allows certification of competency gained through formal, non-formal, or informal learning — not formal learning alone (statement 1 wrong). A key expected outcome is enabling mobility between vocational and general education streams (statement 2 correct).

Topics: national skills qualification framework, nsqf learning pathways, polity and governance, skill development framework