Q. With reference to the Economic Survey 2023-24, how many of the following statements are correct?
1.India has a significant gap in the education system.
2.There has been a decline in the central expenditure on education.
3.Mental morbidity is higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Economic Survey highlights a significant gap between class standards and learning levels, which has widened since COVID-19. Further, only 51% of India’s graduates are currently employable, highlighting a significant gap in the education system. The Economic Survey notes that the total central expenditure on education was ₹60,000 crore lower than budget estimates in FY24, and overall expenditure has seen a slight dip. The total Central expenditure on education has been around 2.8% of GDP, with a slight dip noted last year.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Economic Survey indicates that mental morbidity is higher in urban metropolitan regions (13.5%) compared to rural areas (6.9%).
Source: The Hindu
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