Strategies for Higher Education

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Advantages of studying in government schools

Q. After completing his higher secondary education, Ravi had to take up a job to support his family. He wishes to continue his studies, but he cannot drop his job. Understanding Ravi's situation, what do you think is the right suggestion?

1. Concentrate on his job and stop wishing for further education
2. Leave his job and join a regular college
3. Join a professional college
4. Join a distance degree programme

Q. This type of education is designed to meet the basic learning needs of disadvantaged groups like out-of-school children, migrants, and daily wage earners.

Identify the type of education.

1. Vocational education
2. Professional education
3. State-specific curriculum
4. Non-formal education

Q. In a country, the population of people in the age group 6–14 is 20, 00, 000, and that of people in the age group 18–23 is 30, 00, 000. The number of students enrolled in primary education is 6, 00, 000, and the number of students enrolled in higher education is 15, 00, 000.

Calculate the Gross Enrolment Ratio.

1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 50%
4. 75%