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GATE 2026 XH2 (English) – Question 22

Reasoning and Comprehension · Verbal reasoning and comprehension · 2 marks · Multiple select

Mental health is a global concern, especially among the youth. During the Covid-19 pandemic, when schools and colleges were operating online, students were left with no option but to stay at home leading to negligible social interaction. Several studies indicate that even when offline classes have now resumed post Covid-19 pandemic, these students are finding it difficult to establish social connect leading to mental health issues. To deal with this situation, schools and colleges are trying hard to implement different strategies to combat their student’s mental health depending on their unique culture, overall strength, and resources.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above passage?

  1. India is a young nation.
  2. Different schools and colleges will have their own way to tackle the issue of mental health.
  3. A combination of online and offline class is good for students.
  4. Social connect is important for mental health.

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Correct answer: (B) Different schools and colleges will have their own way to tackle the issue of mental health.; (D) Social connect is important for mental health.

Explanation

The passage says institutions are using different strategies depending on their own culture, size and resources, which supports B. It also says students who find it hard to build social connections develop mental health problems, which supports D. Nothing in it is about the age profile of India (A), and it does not say that mixing online and offline classes is good (C).