Q. 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.
Q. Which one of the following statements most likely reflects as to what the author of the passage intends to say?
(a) Enrolment in schools and colleges is high but there is no quality education.
(b) Unemployment must be seen as a function of rising education and aspirations of young Indians.
(c) There are no labour-intensive industries to accommodate the huge number of unemployed people.
(d) The education system should be properly designed so as to enable the educated people to be self-employed.
Question from UPSC Prelims 2023 CSAT
Model Answer:
Q1: Correct Answer – (b) Unemployment must be seen as a function of rising education and aspirations of young Indians.
Explanation –
The passage discusses how the unemployment rate in India is influenced by the rising levels of education and the challenges faced by younger Indians in finding suitable employment. It doesn’t talk about the quality of education, lack of labour-intensive industries, or the need for self-employment. Therefore, option (b) is the most accurate reflection of the author’s intent.
