According to NCF 2005, The primary objective of teaching social sciences at secondary stage is to A. assist students to explore their interests and aptitudes in order to choose appropriate university course and/or courses B. develop an understanding about social and economic challenges faced by the nation C. develop skills of observation, identification and classification D. develop a holistic understanding of the environment with emphasis on the institutions of the natural and the social environment. Which of the above statements are true? Correct Answer Only B and D The National Curriculum Framework 2005 (NCF) says that studying the social sciences provides learners with the social, cultural, and analytical skills required to adjust to an increasingly interdependent world. According to the NCF, social science content should aim at raising students’ awareness through critically exploring and questioning familiar social realities. Key Points According to NCF 2005, The primary objective of teaching social sciences at the secondary stage is to:- develop an understanding about social and economic challenges faced by the nation. develop a holistic understanding of the environment with emphasis on the institutions of the natural and the social environment. critically examine social and economic issues and challenges like poverty, child labor, destitution, and illiteracy. understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic and secular society. understand the roles and responsibilities of the state in the fulfillment of constitutional obligations. understand the processes of change and development in India in relation to the world economy and polity. Thus, it is concluded that Only B and D statements are true. Hint Assist students to explore their interests and aptitudes in order to choose appropriate university courses and/or courses:- This is the objective at the higher secondary stage. Develop skills of observation, identification, and classification: This is the objective at the primary stage.