Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The budgetary allocation for education as a percentage of total expenditure has increased in recent years.
2.There has been an improvement Gross Enrolment Ratios (GER) in schools across all levels for the financial year 2021-22.
3.Distance education in India has witnessed an increase in enrollment in the financial year 2021-22.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The budgetary allocation for education as a percentage of total expenditure has dropped over the past seven years, from 10.4% to 9.5%.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. There has been an improvement Gross Enrolment Ratios (GER) in schools across all levels for the financial year 2021-22. Distance education in India has witnessed a 7% increase in enrollment in the financial year 2021-22.

Source: ForumIAS