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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.For every Indian woman aspiring for a career in science, the role models were too few and far between — Tessy Thomas, Soumya Swaminathan, Gagandeep Kang and a handful of others notwithstanding. After all, many of these women are exceptions to the rarefied male bastions of scientific research in India. This could be changing, going by data released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that has confirmed a rise in the participation of women in scientific and technological fields over the last two decades. Women now occupy key research and leadership positions in institutions. A lot of this has to do with individual enterprise as well as the thrust of successive governments on gender diversity through grants and rewiring of infrastructure for greater inclusivity. In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2024 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.For every Indian woman aspiring for a career in science, the role models were too few and far between — Tessy Thomas, Soumya Swaminathan, Gagandeep Kang and a handful of others notwithstanding. After all, many of these women are exceptions to the rarefied male bastions of scientific research in India. This could be changing, going by data released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that has confirmed a rise in the participation of women in scientific and technological fields over the last two decades. Women now occupy key research and leadership positions in institutions. A lot of this has to do with individual enterprise as well as the thrust of successive governments on gender diversity through grants and rewiring of infrastructure for greater inclusivity. In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2024 Exam. 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In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.

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In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. 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In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.For every Indian woman aspiring for a career in science, the role models were too few and far between — Tessy Thomas, Soumya Swaminathan, Gagandeep Kang and a handful of others notwithstanding. After all, many of these women are exceptions to the rarefied male bastions of scientific research in India. This could be changing, going by data released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) that has confirmed a rise in the participation of women in scientific and technological fields over the last two decades. Women now occupy key research and leadership positions in institutions. A lot of this has to do with individual enterprise as well as the thrust of successive governments on gender diversity through grants and rewiring of infrastructure for greater inclusivity. In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. 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In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. 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In the wake of the pandemic that has hit women professionals harder, the pragmatic focus of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy, 2020 is on meeting its target of 30 per cent women at a post-doctoral level by 2030. Yet, a lot more remains to be done. According to the Global Gender Gap report, India is ranked 108 out of 149 countries. The All India Survey on Higher Education shows a significant lag in female participation at doctoral levels, partly owing to the pressures of marriage and family planning. Those who overcome these are often faced with loneliness; biases are rampant and getting oneself heard, a constant struggle. As elsewhere, women scientists often have to shoulder a disproportionate burden of academic housekeeping in comparison to their male counterparts.[Extracted with edits and revisions, from Editorials, The Indian Express]Q.What can be inferred from the provided statement in the passage?a)Women may have a lesser inclination to pursue "Science" compared to other subjects.b)The gender balance at the higher education level is tilted in favor of male candidates.c)Science and technology fields of study were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.d)There was a pressing need for a new education policy to boost womens morale.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.