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    Consider the following; I.All India Survey on

    Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021 is prepared by the Department of School Education and literacy (Ministry of Education). II.The Ministry has been conducting All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) since 2011. III.As per 2011 population projections for the 18-23 years age group, GER has increased to 27.3 from 25.6 in 2019-20. Which of the above is/are not correct?
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Ministry of Education, Government of India has released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021. The Ministry has been conducting All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) since 2011, covering all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory and imparting higher education in the country. The total enrollment in higher education has increased to nearly 4.14 crore in 2020-21 from 3.85 crore in 2019-20.  Since 2014-15, there has been an increase of around 72 Lakh in the enrolment (21%).  The Female enrolment has increased to 2.01 crore from 1.88 crore in 2019-20.  There has been an increase of around 44 Lakh (28%) since 2014-15. The percentage of female enrolment to total enrolment has increased from 45% in 2014-15 to around 49% in 2020-21. As per 2011 population projections for 18-23 years age group, GER has increased to 27.3 from 25.6 in 2019-20. The enrolment of SC students is 58.95 Lakh as compared to 56.57 Lakh in 2019-20 and 46.06 Lakh in 2014-15. The enrolment of ST students has increased to 24.1 Lakh in 2020-21 from 21.6 Lakh in 2019-20 and 16.41 Lakh in 2014-15.

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