Homework Assignment 6 | BBC Compacta Solutions for Class 9 PDF Download

1.
Ans:  One serious limitation or flaw of the survey could be that it only includes data from students who registered on the Leverage Education platform, which may not represent the entire population of Indian students looking to study abroad.

2.
Ans: The statement that, "94% Indian students are more eager to study abroad this year than in the last year" is an opinion since it is based on data.

3.
Ans: (d) COVID-19 situation in India

4.

Ans: The three factors mentioned in paragraph 3 that have suddenly gained a lot of relevance post the second wave in India are:
Access to early vaccinations
Quality of healthcare infrastructure
Quality of air we breathe

5.
Ans: (b) A majority of students will depend on loans to fund their education abroad.

6.
Ans: We can say that the situation of a majority of students choosing to study at the UK can be compared to bees straightaway heading for beds of flowers because the UK is perceived as a highly favorable and attractive destination for higher education, much like flowers are to bees due to their promise of nectar.

7.
Ans: (c) Communication from Universities

8.
Ans: The NHS of the UK has played a significant role in increasing the country's share of international students by providing a good pace of vaccination, which in turn, made students change their destination choice to the UK, as the survey suggests that 28% of students changed their choice of country because of the UK's vaccination program.

9.
Ans: (a) nearly the same as the living expenses - Germany  
(b) double the living expenses - Singapore

10.
Ans: (d) Majority of students prefer destinations that provide better medical care, infrastructure and environment.