Question

What is the status of education access in rural areas that affects participation in employment?

Options

• Access is better than urban areas with more training institutes

• Access is limited only for men, while all women complete schooling

• Access is universal with free colleges in every village

• Access is limited and many people drop out mid-way

Answer 1

In rural areas, access to education is limited and many people drop out mid-way. Low access to education, combined with economic compulsion, is a key driver pushing rural people into the employment market earlier.