Read the following passage and answer the questions given after it. The number of Indian students going abroad for higher studies has increased by 68.79 per cent in the past year, according to data provided by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Subhas Sarkar. As per the data provided by him in the Lok Sabha, the number of Indians enrolled in foreign varsities increased from 4.44 lakh in 2021 to 7.5 lakh in 2022. He clarified that while the Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of Home Affairs maintain departure and arrival data of Indians, there is no index for capturing the category of Indians going abroad for higher education. “Purpose of Indians going abroad for higher education is captured manually based either on their verbal disclosure or the type of visa of the destination country produced by them at the time of immigration clearance,” Sarkar said. According to the data provided by the ministry, the number of Indian nationals increased from 4.54 lakh in 2017 to 5.17 lakh in 2018. There was a significant increase in 2019 as well, with 5.86 lakh students flying out of the country. However, during the Covid pandemic, the number of Indian nationals in foreign varsities saw a drastic dip as only 2.59 lakh students were registered. While the number continued to remain low, it saw a slight increase in 2021 with 4.44 lakh registrations. However, the number has significantly jumped to 7.5 lakh in 2022. The increase in the number of Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the latest immigration reports from some of the popular study-abroad destinations such as the US, UK, and Australia. For the UK, the Immigration Statistics Report states that 127,731 visas were granted to Indian students in September 2022, an increase of 93,470 (+273 per cent) against 34,261 in 2019. Similarly, in the US, the number of Indian students has more than doubled, and the Open Doors Report 2022 has predicted that the number of Indian students heading to America is likely to surpass those from China in 2022-23.
Which of the following countries is not very popular with Indian students for studies?
China
Analyzing Popular Study Destinations for Indian Students
The question asks to identify which of the listed countries is not very popular with Indian students for studies, based on the provided passage. To answer this, we need to carefully read the passage and identify the countries mentioned in the context of popular study destinations for Indian students.
Identifying Popular Destinations in the Passage
The passage discusses the increasing number of Indian students going abroad for higher studies. It specifically mentions certain countries as popular destinations:
- The passage states, "The increase in the number of Indian nationals abroad corresponds with the latest immigration reports from some of the popular study-abroad destinations such as the US, UK, and Australia."
- It then provides specific data for the UK and the US, highlighting significant increases in Indian students going to these countries.
- For the UK, it mentions a large increase in visas granted to Indian students.
- For the US, it notes that the number of Indian students has more than doubled and is predicted to surpass those from China.
Based on these statements, the passage explicitly identifies the US, the UK, and Australia as popular study-abroad destinations for Indian students.
Evaluating the Options
Let's look at the given options and compare them with the information in the passage:
- Australia: The passage lists Australia as one of the "popular study-abroad destinations".
- USA: The passage lists the USA as one of the "popular study-abroad destinations" and provides data showing a significant increase in Indian students heading there.
- UK: The passage lists the UK as one of the "popular study-abroad destinations" and provides data showing a very large increase in visas granted to Indian students.
- China: The passage mentions China only in the context of the prediction that the number of Indian students heading to the US is likely to surpass those from China. It does not list China as a "popular study-abroad destination" or provide any data suggesting it is popular among Indian students.
Conclusion Based on the Passage
The passage identifies Australia, the USA, and the UK as popular destinations. China is mentioned but not in the context of being a popular destination; rather, it's mentioned as a benchmark against which the growth of Indian students in the US is compared. Therefore, based solely on the information provided in the passage, China is not presented as a very popular destination for Indian students, unlike the US, UK, and Australia.
Revision Table: Countries Mentioned in Passage
| Country | Mentioned as Popular? | Context in Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | Listed among "popular study-abroad destinations" |
| USA | Yes | Listed among "popular study-abroad destinations", significant increase noted, likely to surpass students from China |
| UK | Yes | Listed among "popular study-abroad destinations", large increase in student visas noted |
| China | No | Mentioned only for comparison regarding US student numbers |
Additional Information: Understanding Reading Comprehension Passages
Reading comprehension questions require you to base your answer strictly on the text provided. Even if you have prior knowledge about a topic, you must ignore it and use only the information within the passage to answer the questions. When a question asks "According to the passage..." or similar phrasing, it is a direct instruction to use only the given text.
- Identify Keywords: Look for key terms in the question (e.g., "popular", "Indian students", "studies").
- Scan the Passage: Quickly read through the passage to find these keywords and related information.
- Read Carefully: Reread the relevant sentences or paragraphs containing the keywords to understand the context.
- Eliminate Options: Go through the options and eliminate those that are contradicted by the passage or not mentioned in the relevant context.
- Support Your Answer: Ensure your chosen answer is directly supported by evidence from the text.
In this case, the passage explicitly lists US, UK, and Australia as popular, making the option not listed as popular (China) the correct answer based on the text.
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