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 compe- tency 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:

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Correct answer: 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect: NSQF allows certification through multiple pathways, including formal, non-formal, and informal learning, ensuring recognition of prior learning (RPL) for workers who acquire skills outside formal institutions. Statement 2 is correct: One of the key goals of NSQF is to ensure mobility between vocational and general education, allowing students and workers to shift between academic and skill-based careers seamlessly. : The National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) is a competency-based framework introduced in 2013 by the Min- istry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to standardize skill development, vocational education, and aca- demic learning in India. 166

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