Question

One of the reasons contributing to India's poor performance on the education front is that 
 

• A. its leaders do not have the conviction required to improve the education system.
• B. male members of society do not want their female counterparts to be educate(d)
• C. administrators in charge of education are out of touch with ground realities.
• D. the country does not have the law for implementation of education policies in its statute books.

Hint:

Eliminate options not supported in the passage. Match keywords like "out of touch" or "mandarins" with answer choices.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

- Step 1: The passage directly criticizes "grizzled mandarins ensconced in Delhi" who design policies without understanding the ground situation.
- Step 2: This disconnection between policy makers and practical conditions is highlighted as a major issue.
- Step 3: The other options are either not mentioned or inaccurate - especially (a), which is contradicted by the mention of political will.
- Step 4: Therefore, (c) accurately reflects a key reason stated in the passage.