According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, olympiads and competitions in various subjects will be __________ across the country.

The correct option is strengthened.

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, section 4.27 on support for gifted students and students with special talents, olympiads and competitions in various subjects (such as mathematics, science, humanities, arts, and sports) will be strengthened across the country with clear coordination and conduct from school to national levels.

The goal is to foster creativity, critical thinking, and talent identification at an early age while ensuring equitable participation for students across all regions.