Question

How does per-student government spending compare across levels of education in India?

Options

• Per-student spending is identical at the elementary and tertiary levels

• Higher per-student spending occurs at the tertiary (higher education) level compared to the elementary level

• Higher per-student spending occurs at the elementary level compared to the tertiary (higher education) level

• Per-student spending is zero at the tertiary (higher education) level

Answer 1

Per-student government spending is higher at the tertiary (higher education) level than at the elementary level. This reflects the greater cost of higher education per student, though it does not imply that elementary education receives no funding.