Q8Comprehension2 Marks7 Aug 2022
Passage
Listen to the audio sample and answer the given subquestions:
Audio Sample: 885_640653_O_1951128_hs1002fdhfslsl.mp3
Transcript Context (Summary): In this audio address, Dr Shashi Tharoor discusses India's demographic dividend, highlighting that half of India's population is under 25. He notes the massive generational gap between the average Indian citizen and the elderly members of the Indian cabinet, claiming India holds the world record for this age discrepancy. He contrasts India's youthful profile with rapidly aging societies like the US, China, and Japan, referencing ILO projections that by 2020 India would have 160 million people in the 20-24 age bracket. Finally, he emphasizes that education and quality higher educational institutions are absolutely critical to converting this demographic profile into a developmental asset.
What is the meaning of the word "poised"?