Which one of the following should not be the objective of teaching EVS at primary level as per NCF-2005?

Options

A. (a) To nurture the curiosity and creativity of the child particularly in relation to the natural environment
B. (b) To engage the child in exploratory and hands on activities to acquire basic cognitive and psychomotor skills through observation, classification, inference, etc.
C. (c) To train children to locate and comprehend relationships between the natural, social and cultural environment.
D. (d) To develop precise quantitative skills among children through understanding of environmental issues..

Answer

D

Explanation

The objectives of teaching EVS at primary level as per NCF 2005 does not include, “To develop precise quantitative skills among children through understanding of environmental issues.