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The ratio of the number of children of official primary school age who are enrolled in primary education to the total population of children of official primary school age, expressed as a percentage is called __________.


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Primary school education
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Net enrolment ratio
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Net drop out ratio
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Gross domestic ratio
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Solution

The correct option is C Net enrolment ratio

The ratio of the number of children of official primary school age who are enrolled in primary education to the total population of children of official primary school age, expressed as a percentage is called Net enrolment ratio. It is defined as the enrolment of the official age-group for a given level of education. The purpose of NER is to show the extent of participation in a given level of education of children and youths belonging to the official age-group corresponding to the given level of education.


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