Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Lokniti-CSDS Youth Studies?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Lokniti-CSDS Youth Studies?

A. As one would expect, the data highlight that a much higher share of young men were unmarried (61%) compared to women (41%).

B. Educational attainment too is an important factor associated with marriage.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Indian youth too are being influenced by recent trends. Compared to a decade ago, youth are now marrying later in life. Lokniti-CSDS Youth Studies in 2016 and 2007 show the proportion of married youth decreased by eight percentage points from 55% in 2007 to 47% in 2016. As one would expect, the data highlight that a much higher share of young men were unmarried (61%) compared to women (41%). Educational attainment too is an important factor associated with marriage. One observes a decline in the proportion of married youth with successive levels of education.