Question

In 2017–2018, India’s Gross Enrolment Ratio was 27.4%.

What does this mean?

• A. Out of the total population in the age group of 18–23, only 27.4% attend kindergarten.
• B. Out of the total population in the age group of 18–23, only 27.4% attend primary school.
• C. Out of the total population in the age group of 18–23, only 27.4% attend higher secondary school.
• D. Out of the total population in the age group of 18–23, only 27.4% attend college or university.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Out of the total population in the age group of 18–23, only 27.4% attend college or university.

In 2017–2018, India’s GER was 27.4%. Simply put, it means that out of the total population in the age group of 18–-23, only 27.4% attend college or university. The world average for the same is 30%, while some developed countries like the U.S. have a higher GER at 88.2%.