As per National Education Policy (NEP 2020) efforts must be made to ensure that the gaps that exist between the language spoken by the child and the medium of instruction in schools should be _____.

Correct option is D

bridged
• NEP 2020 acknowledges the challenges faced by children when the medium of instruction differs from their mother tongue.
• It emphasizes the need to bridge this gap through various strategies, such as multilingual education, transitional programs, and teacher training.
• Bridging the language gap ensures that children do not miss out on learning opportunities due to linguistic barriers.