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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.

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20%
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30%
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50%
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75%
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Solution

The correct option is C 50%
Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) is the ratio of the number of people enrolled in higher education to the total population in the age group 18–23.
GER
= (15,00,000/30,00,000) x 100
= 50%

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