India's educational system is modelled on the mass education system that developed in the 19th century in Europe and later spread around the world. The goal of the system is to condition children as 'good' citizens and productive workers. This suited the industrial age that needed the constant supply of a compliant workforce with a narrow set of capabilities. Our educational institutes resemble factories with bells, uniforms and batch-processing of learners, designed to get learners to conform. But, from an economic point of view, the environment today is very different. It is a complex, volatile and globally interconnected world. With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: India continues to be a developing country essentially due to its faulty education system. Today's learners need to acquire new-age skill-sets. A good number of Indians go to some developed countries for education because the educational systems there are a perfect reflection of the societies in which they function.
1 and 3 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
This passage addresses the significant disconnection between our education system and the demands of modern competitive markets. It points out that our educational institutions, largely inherited from the British colonial era, have failed to adapt over time and now resemble factories focused solely on churning out compliant students. Therefore, the most relevant option is (b), emphasizing the necessity for today's learners to acquire new-age skill sets. Statement 1 is incorrect because the passage does not explicitly state or imply that our education system is the reason for our country's status as a developing nation. Statement 3 is not supported by the passage's content.
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