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UPSC Prelims 2023CSATReading ComprehensionUnemployment and Education

Q41. 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.✓ Correct
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.

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The passage argues that the unemployment rate in India is skewed by rising education levels and the aspirations of younger, more educated individuals. It explicitly states that 'rising education levels inflate unemployment challenges' and that younger Indians 'exhibit greater willingness to wait for the right job.' This directly supports option (B), which links unemployment to 'rising education and aspirations of young Indians.' Options (A), (C), and (D) introduce external factors like quality of education, lack of labour-intensive industries, or specific education system design, which are not directly discussed or implied by the passage as the author's primary message.

This question tests the ability to identify the central argument or implication of the text, a key skill for CSAT.
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