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(1) This report presents findings from the Youth Aspirations in India Survey in which 5,764 youth between the ages of 15 and 30 were asked about their employment, education, and skilling aspirations.
 

(2) Indian youth valued higher education. 50 percent of respondents aspire to attain a post-graduate degree, 24 percent a PhD, and 21 percent a bachelor's degree. Only 2 percent of respondents hope to attain a college or vocational diploma as their highest form of education.
 

(3) Respondents have a strong preference for attaining higher education degrees. At the same time, there is an awareness of changing skills requirements and an interest in augmenting their skills. 76 percent of youth report being very interested in pursuing a skills development programme. 70 percent of youth identified more employment opportunities as the main motivation for wanting to pursue skills development training.
 

(4) A study related to their job preference reveals their strong desire for job security and opportunities for career advancement. It is evident from the following data:

(5) In the context of technological adoption and digitization, jobs and tasks, along with the competencies required to execute them, are changing. 86 percent of youth feel very or moderately up to date with changes in skills requirements. Yet, 39 percent of youth feel very prepared or prepared for their ideal job, while 16 percent of youth feel either not prepared or very unprepared for their ideal job.
 

(6) Female respondents' education and employment aspirations match, if not exceed, those of male respondents. Yet, female respondents face discriminatory biases in hiring, have less paid work experience than their male counterparts, and face greater barriers in pursuing skills development opportunities. 60 percent of female respondents, for example, report having no paid work experience, compared to 54 percent of male respondents. In addition, 15 percent of female respondents report personal biases such as marital status, gender, age, or family background as a main barrier to employment compared to 9 percent of male respondents. While more female respondents report being very interested in participating in a skills development programme, only 19 percent have enrolled in a programme, compared to 26 percent of male respondents.
 

Answer the following questions, based on the given passage:
 

Question: 1

As per the survey, Indian youth is broadly focused on

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  • Skill development and entrepreneurship.
  • Private sector jobs and technology.
  • Higher education and career opportunities.
  • Vocational diploma and public sector jobs.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

According to the survey, Indian youth strongly prioritize attaining higher education degrees such as post-graduate or Ph.D. qualifications. They value career advancement and secure job opportunities.
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Question: 2

With reference to paragraph 3, what is the latest trend among Indian youth in preparing themselves for the job market?

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Look for trends indicated by data points or significant percentages in the text to identify emerging patterns.
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Indian youth are increasingly aware of the changing skill requirements in the job market. As a result, a significant number of respondents show a strong interest in enrolling in skill development programmes to improve their employability.
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Question: 3

With reference to the table, state one reason for entrepreneurship being the last preference among Indian youth.

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The survey highlights that Indian youth prioritize career stability and advancement. Entrepreneurship, which involves uncertainty and financial risk, is seen as less appealing compared to more secure job options like public or private sector jobs.
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Question: 4

Cite two evidences from the text to show that gender bias is still a hindrance in the progress of women in society.

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Solution and Explanation

These data points highlight that gender bias still exists, limiting women’s access to job opportunities and skill development. Discriminatory attitudes, combined with fewer paid work experiences, hinder female career growth.
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Question: 5

Complete the following sentence suitably: 
The driving force for the Indian youth to join a skill development programme is _________.

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According to the passage, 70% of youth identified better job prospects as their primary motivation for enrolling in skill development programmes.

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Question: 6

Paragraph 5 uses the words ‘competencies’ and ‘adoption’. 
Classify the following sentences which talk about ‘competency’ and which talk about ‘adoption’. 
Sentence 1: Ria embraced new technology to gain a global market for her paintings. 
Sentence 2: Ria displays her artistic skill through her paintings. 
 

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Understand the difference between skill mastery (competency) and willingness to adopt new methods (adoption).
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‘Adoption’ refers to embracing new practices or technologies, while ‘competency’ refers to demonstrating skill or expertise. Sentence 1 reflects adoption, and Sentence 2 reflects competency.
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Question: 7

Cite two evidences from the text to show that Indian youth is adapting itself to the needs of the job market.

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These evidences demonstrate Indian youth's proactive approach to skill enhancement and their readiness to adapt to emerging trends in the job market.
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Question: 8

Choose the correct option: The main roadblocks to employment opportunities for females are:
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(i) lack of interest
(ii) marriage
(iii) lack of opportunities
(iv) over qualification
(v) family background

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  • (i) & (ii) 
     

  • (iii) & (iv) 
     

  • (ii), (iii) & (v) 
     

  • (iv) & (v) 
     

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The Correct Option is C

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The passage highlights that gender bias (marriage), lack of opportunities, and family background are major obstacles to employment for women. These factors limit their access to education, skills training, and career growth.
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