Question : Comprehension:
Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it.
The number of Indian students going abroad for higher studies has increased by 68.79 per cent in the past year, according to data provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Subhas Sarkar. As per the data provided by him in the Lok Sabha, the number of Indians enrolled in foreign varsities increased from 4.44 lakh in 2021 to 7.5 lakh in 2022. He clarified that while the Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs maintain departure and arrival data of Indians, there is no index for capturing the category of Indians going abroad for higher education.
"Purpose of Indians going abroad for higher education is captured manually based either on their verbal disclosure or the type of visa of the destination country produced by them at the time of immigration clearance," Sarkar said.
According to the data provided by the ministry, the number of Indian nationals increased from 4.54 lakh in 2017 to 5.17 lakh in 2018. There was a significant increase in 2019 as well, with 5.86 lakh students flying out of the country. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of Indian nationals in foreign varsities saw a drastic dip as only 2.59 lakh students were registered. While the number continued to remain low, it saw a slight increase in 2021 with 4.44 lakh registrations. However, the number has significantly jumped to 7.5 lakh in 2022. The increase in the number of Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the latest immigration reports from some of the popular study-abroad destinations such as the US, UK, and Australia. For the UK, the Immigration Statistics Report states that 127,731 visas were granted to Indian students in September 2022, an increase of 93,470 (+273 per cent) against 34,261 in 2019. Similarly, in the US, the number of Indian students has more than doubled, and the Open Doors Report 2022 has predicted that the number of Indian students heading to America is likely to surpass those from China in 2022-23.
Question:
Which of the following countries is not very popular with Indian students for studies?
Option 1: Australia
Option 2: USA
Option 3: UK
Option 4: China
Correct Answer: China
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
The passage does not provide information about the popularity of China as a study-abroad destination for Indian students. It mentions the popularity of the US, UK, and Australia but does not provide details about China. To infer that China is not very popular with Indian students, we consider that it is not mentioned in the context of an increase in the number of Indian students going there.
Therefore, China is a country that is not very popular with Indian students for studies.
Answer laterQuestion : Which of the following factors contribute to urban poverty in India?
Option 1: Lack of education and skills
Option 2: Informal employment
Option 3: Rapid urbanization
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct answer is (d) All of the above.
Urban poverty in India is influenced by multiple factors, and all the options provided contribute to urban poverty.
1. Lack of education and skills: Limited access to quality education and skill development opportunities can hinder individuals' ability to secure stable and well-paying employment in urban areas. This, in turn, can lead to lower incomes and increased vulnerability to poverty.
2. Informal employment: A significant proportion of the urban workforce in India is engaged in the informal sector, which lacks job security, social protections, and fair wages. Informal employment often involves low-skilled, low-paid, and precarious work, making individuals more susceptible to poverty and economic instability.
3. Rapid urbanization: India is experiencing rapid urbanization, with a significant influx of people from rural areas to cities in search of better economic prospects. However, rapid urbanization can strain urban infrastructure, housing, and public services, leading to the emergence of slums and informal settlements where poverty is prevalent.
These factors are interconnected and reinforce each other, creating a challenging environment for urban populations. Addressing urban poverty requires comprehensive strategies that focus on improving access to education and skill development, promoting formal employment opportunities, and implementing inclusive urban planning and development policies.
Therefore, the correct answer is All of the above.
Question : Who among the following launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA” for residential education for students in High school in Targeted Areas?
Option 1: Virendra Kumar
Option 2: Piyush Goyal
Option 3: Vijay Goel
Option 4: P. P. Chaudhary
Correct Answer: Virendra Kumar
Solution : The correct answer is Virendra Kumar.
The "SHRESHTA" scheme was introduced by Virendra Kumar to provide residential education for high school students in designated areas.
The goal of the Scheme for Residential Education for Students in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) is to give even the most impoverished people access to high-quality education and opportunities.
Question : As a Morally and physically weak Roman empire crumbled, Morally and physically strong teutonic barbarians overran the lends that once were pride of the Latins. The visigoths overran Spain, And vandals overran North Africa. The Francs overran Gaul, the angels and saxons overran Britain and the ostrogroths overran Italy. These invasions brought about the lowest ebb in literature and learning known to history.
Out of pagan and immoral Rome, Christianity and asceticism grew and thrived, certain individuals became incensed with immorality and Worldliness that existed in Roman society. They would not worship the Roman gods attend the bath or visit the games. They thought that all sorts of physical activity were foolish pursuits in that they designed to improve the body. They preached that the body and mind were distinct and separate entities in man and one had no bearing on the other. The Christian imperial theodosius abolished the Olympic games A.D.394 as being pagan.
Christianity believed that evil exists in the body, therefore, it should be subordinated to the spirit, which is pure. The body is possessed of the devil and should be tortured. Sach practices led to poor health and shattered nervous system on the part of many. As Christianity spread monasteries were built where Christians could isolate themselves from the world and its evils. Later schools were attached to these monasteries but early Christianity would not allow physical education to become a part of the curriculum. The medieval University also frowned physical education.
Another influence that has had a major impact on the history of physical education is scholasticism-the belief that facts are the most essential items is one's education. The key to a successful life is knowing the facts and developing one's mental and intellectual powers. Scholasticism the emphasized the physical as an unimportant and unnecessary. The moment developed among the scholarship and the universities of the medieval ages.
The concept of body's subordinate to spirit was evoked by:
Option 1: Christianity
Option 2: Monastery
Option 3: University
Option 4: Schools
Correct Answer: Monastery
Solution : As Christianity spread monasteries were built where Christians could isolate themselves from the world and its evils. Later schools were attached to these monasteries but early Christianity would not allow physical education to become a part of the curriculum.
Question : What is the priority zone of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) mission, which was launched by the Government of India in 2015?
Option 1: Water supply followed by sewerage
Option 2: Electricity and power generation
Option 3: Primary education for all
Option 4: Health care of urban dwellers
Correct Answer: Water supply followed by sewerage
Solution : The correct option is Water supply followed by sewerage.
The priority zone of the AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) mission launched by the Government of India in 2015 is to provide basic services (e.g., water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and build amenities in cities that will improve the quality of life for all, especially the poor and the disadvantaged.
Question : Assertion: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) promotes investor education.
Reason: SEBI's main function is to issue government bonds to the public.
Option 1: Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 2: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
Option 3: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
Option 4: Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
Correct Answer: Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (c) The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
SEBI is the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and it is the regulatory body for the securities market in India. One of its main functions is to protect the interests of investors, and it does this by promoting investor education and awareness. SEBI offers a variety of investor education resources, including a website, educational videos, and publications. It also conducts investor education workshops and seminars across India.
The reason is false because SEBI does not issue government bonds to the public. Government bonds are issued by the Government of India through the Reserve Bank of India.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Education (1)_____ both the teaching and learning of knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency. It thus (2)____ on the cultivation of skills, trades, or professions, as well as mental, moral, and aesthetic development. Formal education consists of systematic instruction, teaching, and training by (3)____ teachers. This consists of the application of pedagogy and the development of curricula. The right to education is a (4)_____ human right. Educational systems are established to provide education and (5)_______, often for children and the young.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: dreams
Option 2: challenges
Option 3: training
Option 4: upbringing
Correct Answer: training
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
While education is a fundamental aspect of educational systems, it gives you only theoretical knowledge. So, training is also an important part of the application of education.
In the given paragraph, the relationship between education and training is emphasised for the betterment of the education system.
So, among the other given options, "training" is the most appropriate choice.
Question : Case Study 17:
JKL Inc. is a startup in the education sector aiming to raise funds for developing online learning platforms.
Question :
To raise short-term funds for marketing its online learning platforms, which money market instrument might JKL Inc. use?
Option 1: Corporate bond
Option 2: Call money
Option 3: Commercial paper
Option 4: Treasury bill
Correct Answer: Commercial paper
Solution : The correct answer is (c) Commercial paper.
Commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations, typically with maturities ranging from a few days to a year. It is a common choice for businesses seeking short-term funds to finance various operational needs, including marketing initiatives. In summary, commercial paper offers JKL Inc. a swift and cost-effective means of raising short-term funds for marketing its online learning platforms, aligning well with their needs for timely financial support in this context.
Question : The "knowledge spillover" effect refers to:
Option 1: The transfer of knowledge from one firm to another in the same industry
Option 2: The dissemination of knowledge to the general public
Option 3: The impact of education on individual earnings
Option 4: The interaction between human capital and physical capital
Correct Answer: The transfer of knowledge from one firm to another in the same industry
Solution : The correct answer is (a) The transfer of knowledge from one firm to another in the same industry
The "knowledge spillover" effect refers to the unintentional transmission or diffusion of knowledge and ideas from one entity to another, resulting in benefits or advantages beyond the original recipient. In the context of economics, it often refers to the transfer of knowledge between firms operating in the same industry or related industries.
When one firm develops new technologies, processes, or innovations, there is a possibility that this knowledge will spill over to other firms, leading to productivity gains, improved processes, or the development of new products and services within the industry. These spillover effects can enhance the overall competitiveness and efficiency of the industry as a whole.
Question : The West Bengal government has launched the "Paray Shikshalaya" programme. This initiative supports _______.
Option 1: open-air classroom
Option 2: financial assistance for girl child
Option 3: blackboard distribution in every school
Option 4: higher education for class 10th students
Correct Answer: open-air classroom
Solution : The correct answer is the open-air classroom.
The West Bengal government launched the outdoor learning programme "Paray Shikshalaya" in Kolkata for pupils below the eighth grade. Encouragement to pursue further education is the goal of this programme for students who left school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
