Q. Consider the following statements with respect to “PARAKH”:
1.It has been set up as an organization under the University Grants Commission (UGC).
2.It has ​​ been launched as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
3.Its mandate is to act as a common platform for interaction of all concerned stakeholders in order to develop a holistic approach that ensures a fair assessment system which promotes equity in performance and equivalence in the assessment of students.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. PARAKH stands for Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development. It has been set up as an organization under NCERT.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. PARAKH has ​​ been launched as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. Its mandate is to act as a common platform for interaction of all concerned stakeholders in order to develop a holistic approach that ensures a fair assessment system which promotes equity in performance and equivalence in the assessment of students.

Source: ForumIAS