MoSPI released the ‘Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey: July 2022- June 2023’

Current Context: The Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey (CAMS) for the period July 2022 to June 2023 was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on October 9, 2024.

• Conducted as part of the 79th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS), the survey aimed to collect data on various socio-economic indicators.
• Key findings from the survey include:
• Approximately 96.9% of persons aged 15-24 years can read and write simple statements and perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• The mean years of schooling for persons aged 15 years and above is 8.4 years at the all-India level.
• The average out-of-pocket medical expenditure per household on hospitalization in rural and urban areas is Rs 4,129 and Rs 5,290 respectively.
• Around 93.7% of the urban population has convenient access to low-capacity public transport within 500 meters from their place of living.
• 78.4% of youth aged 15-24 years can send messages with attached files, while 71.2% can use copy-and-paste tools.

Question:

1 According to ‘Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey:July 2022- June 2023’, What is the mean years of schooling for persons aged 15 years and above at the all-India level?

• A) 7.2 years
• B) 7.8 years
• C) 8.4 years
• D) 8.9 years

Answer: C) As per ‘Comprehensive Annual Modular Survey:July 2022- June 2023’, The mean years of schooling for persons aged 15 years and above is 8.4 years at the all-India level.