Over and above: On the All India Survey on Higher Education data

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ?

1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains — built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

Select the answer using the code given below :

1. A. 1 and 2
2. B. 2 only
3. C. 1 and 3
4. D. 1 only

With reference to land reforms in independent India, which one of the following statements is correct?

1. A. The ceiling laws were aimed at family holdings and not individual holdings.
2. B. The major aim of land reforms was providing agricultural land to all the landless.
3. C. It resulted in cultivation of cash crops as a predominant form of cultivation.
4. D. Land reforms permitted no exemptions to the ceiling limits.

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India :
1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.
2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.
3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.
4. Irular and Konda Reddi Tribes are included in the list of PVTGs.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. 1, 2 and 3
2. B. 2, 3 and 4
3. C. 1, 2 and 4
4. D. 1, 3 and 4

What is the purpose of ‘Vidyanjali Yojana’?

1. To enable the famous foreign educational institutions to open their campuses in India.
2. To increase the quality of education provided in government schools by taking help from the private sector and the community.
3. To encourage voluntary monetary contributions from private individuals and organizations so as to improve the infrastructure facilities for primary and secondary schools.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1. A. 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 1 and 2 only
4. D. 2 and 3 only

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with a cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro-irrigation equipment.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. A. 1 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 1 and 2 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :

1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

1. A. There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
2. B. There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.
3. C. There is only one correct statement.
4. D. All three statements are correct.

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements:

1. The entry age group for enrolment in the scheme is 21 to 40 years.
2. Age specific contribution shall be made by the beneficiary.
3. Each subscriber under the scheme shall receive a minimum pension of ₹ 3,000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years.
4. Family pension is applicable to the spouse and unmarried daughters.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1,3 and 4
2. B. 2 and 3 only
3. C. 2 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 4

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called:

1. A. Operation Sankalp
2. B. Operation Maitri
3. C. Operation Sadbhavana
4. D. Operation Madad

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India?
1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our school, public places and major tourist centres

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 3 only
3. C. 2 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:
1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.
2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.
3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.
4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. A. Only one
2. B. Only two
3. C. Only three
4. D. All four

Does tribal development in India centre around two axes, those of displacement and of rehabilitation? Give your opinion.

Achieving sustainable growth with emphasis on environmental protection could come into conflict with poor people’s needs in a country like India – Comment.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer with the Indian experience.

Discuss the evolution of collegium system in India. Critically examine the advantages and disadvantages of the system of appointment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India and that of the USA.

Indian Constitution has conferred the amending power on the ordinary legislative institutions with a few procedural hurdles. In view of this statement, examine the procedural and substantive limitations on the amending power of the Parliament to change the Constitution.

Mahatma Jotirao Phule’s writings and efforts of social reforms touched issues of almost all subaltern classes. Discuss.

According to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) data for 2023-24, which of the following statements is correct regarding female enrolment in higher education?

1. A. The growth rate of female enrolment over the past decade was lower than that of male enrolment.
2. B. Women now constitute over 60% of all students in Indian universities and colleges.
3. C. The Gender Parity Index (GPI) of 1.08 indicates that more women are entering higher education than men.
4. D. Female enrolment among Scheduled Tribes saw a decline over the last decade.

With reference to the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) data, consider the following statements: 1. Women form a majority of students in engineering and technology disciplines within STEM. 2. The Gender Parity Index (GPI) for higher education indicates that more women than men are entering higher education. 3. There are more female teachers than male teachers in higher education institutions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 only
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following statements accurately reflects the challenges faced by women graduates in the formal job market, as highlighted in the article?

1. A. The Female Labor Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) is high, but women are predominantly engaged in unpaid household work.
2. B. Women graduates, on average, earn significantly less than their male counterparts in regular salaried positions.
3. C. Women constitute a larger proportion of the regular salaried workforce compared to men.
4. D. The majority of self-employed women are concentrated in future-proof economic sectors like artificial intelligence.

While the rising female enrolment in higher education marks a hard-won victory, it is a superficial veneer if employment opportunities remain broken. Discuss this statement in light of the latest All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) data, highlighting both the progress made and the persistent challenges faced by women graduates in India.

Introduce with the progress in female enrolment and GPI. Detail the challenges such as STEM concentration, gender gap in teaching staff, low FLFPR, wage disparities, and the proliferation of low-tier colleges. Conclude with the need for policy interventions.

Despite significant strides in female enrolment in higher education, a substantial disconnect persists between academic qualifications and fruitful paid employment for women. Analyze the factors contributing to this disconnect and suggest comprehensive policy interventions to ensure that women graduates are effectively integrated into the formal job market.

Begin by acknowledging the enrolment achievements and the employment gap. Analyze contributing factors like societal expectations, skill mismatch, lack of infrastructure, and wage disparities. Propose policy interventions focusing on skill development, industry-academia linkage, supportive work environments, and addressing patriarchal structures.