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English Comprehension Reading Comprehension (C)

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Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.

In India, while the unemployment rate is a frequently used measure of poor performance of the economy, under conditions of rising school and college enrolment, it paints an inaccurate picture. The reported unemployment rate is dominated by the experience of younger Indians who face higher employment challenges and exhibit greater willingness to wait for the right job than their older peers. The unemployment challenge is greater for people with secondary or higher education, and rising education levels inflate unemployment challenges.

Which one of the following statements most likely reflects as to what the author of the passage intends to say ?

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Enrolment in schools and colleges is high but there is no quality education.

Unemployment must be seen as a function of rising education and aspirations of young Indians.

There are no labour-intensive industries to accommodate the huge number of unemployed people.

The education system should be properly designed so as to enable the educated people to be self-employed.

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Explanation:

- Statement 1: Suggests that high enrolment does not translate to quality education. The passage, however, does not comment on the quality of education.

- Statement 2: Points out the relationship between education levels, job aspirations, and unemployment. The passage stresses the impact of rising education on unemployment among the youth.

- Statement 3: Indicates a lack of labour-intensive jobs. The passage doesn't discuss the availability of specific types of industries or jobs.

- Statement 4: Proposes redesigning the education system for self-employment. The passage does not address self-employment or education design.

The correct answer is:

- Option 2: Unemployment must be seen as a function of rising education and aspirations of young Indians.