Question : Which type of education takes a major share of total education expenditure in India?
Option 1: Elementary education
Option 2: Higher education
Option 3: Senior secondary education
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Elementary education
Solution :
Elementary education consumes the greatest proportion of total expenditure, while higher education consumes the least. Because elementary education/primary education is the fundamental or first level of education, the government places a greater emphasis on it.
Hence option a is the correct answer.