UPSC Prelims 2017 – Question 61

Here is Question No. 61 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017

Q61. 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:
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

The correct answer is 2 only. 

• The National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)  
• It is a competency-based framework that organises all qualifications based on skills, aptitude, and a series of knowledge levels.  
• Levels are defined as learning outcomes that a learner must have, regardless of whether they are obtained through informal, formal, or non-formal learning, and are graded from one to ten. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. 
• In India, the NSQF was announced on December 27th, 2013. 
• Specific outcomes expected from NSQF are: 

• Mobility between general education and vocational education through degree alignment with the Framework. Hence, statement 2 is correct. 
• The transition from the informal to the formal labour market through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). 
• A national quality assurance framework to ensure that training is consistent and standardized across the country. 
• NSQF international equivalence to facilitate global mobility of skilled workforce from India. 

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