In NEP 2020 in new pedagogical structure which of the following years/age are identified in the category of foundational years/levels?
(a) 2-4 years old (Anganwadi)
(b) 3-6 years old (Anganwadi/Pre-School/Balvatika)
(c) 4-8 years old (Class 1 and 2)
(d) 6-8 years old (Class 1 and 2)
Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) and (d).

Information Booster

According to NEP 2020's new pedagogical structure (5+3+3+4 system), the Foundational Stage includes:

(b) 3-6 years old (Anganwadi/Pre-School/Balvatika) 
This covers 3 years of Anganwadi/pre-school education
Includes Balvatika (preparatory classes)

(d) 6-8 years old (Class 1 and 2) 
This covers 2 years of early primary education (Grades 1-2)
Completes the foundational stage
Together, these make up the 5-year Foundational Stage (ages 3-8 years) in the NEP 2020 structure.

Additional Knowledge

(a) 2-4 years old 
The foundational stage begins at age 3, not 2

(c) 4-8 years old 
This incorrectly combines only part of pre-school with primary years
The foundational stage starts at 3, not 4

The complete NEP 2020 structure is:
Foundational Stage: Ages 3-8 (5 years)
Preparatory Stage: Ages 8-11 (3 years)
Middle Stage: Ages 11-14 (3 years)
Secondary Stage: Ages 14-18 (4 years)