Step 1: Understanding the NEP 2020 curriculum structure.
According to NEP 2020, the school education system is divided into the following pedagogical stages:
Foundational Stage (ages 3-8)
Preparatory Stage (ages 8-11)
Elementary Stage (ages 6-11)
Secondary Stage (ages 11-14)
Higher Secondary Stage (ages 14-18)
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
Option (A):
Incorrect. This combination does not accurately reflect the NEP stages.
Option (B):
Incorrect. This combination is not aligned with the NEP stages.
Option (C):
Incorrect. This option does not correctly reflect the stages.
Option (D):
Correct. This option correctly matches the stages according to NEP 2020.