Consider the following statements: Statement-I: In India, girls have higher dropout rates compared to boys as the level of education increases. Statement-II: Higher educational systems and curricula in India are biased towards boys' interests and learning styles. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: In India, girls have higher dropout rates compared to boys as the level of education increases.
Statement-II: Higher educational systems and curricula in India are biased towards boys’ interests and learning styles.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement-I is correct: Numerous studies and reports have consistently shown that in India, girls have higher dropout rates than boys at all levels of education, particularly as the level of education increases.

Statement-II is incorrect: Higher educational systems and curricula in India ensure that everyone is able to study and learn, without being gender-specific. Factors such as socio-economic conditions, cultural norms, and access to resources primarily contribute to the girl dropout rates. It is also due to greater barriers to schooling for girls due to social norms and gender stereotypes correlated with female adolescence.

Source: Forum IAS

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