Question

The author claims that Pakistan has not made significant progress in improving its education system and providing girls equal access to schooling. What piece of evidence from the article best supports this claim?

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"Despite recent education reforms, Pakistan continues to underachieve in education – it is ranked at 118 out of 129 countries in UNESCO’s Educational Development Index."

"Pakistan’s commitment to raise its educational budget to 4% of GDP..."

"There clearly is a major gap between policy and practice."

"Malala’s campaign has highlighted the need for countries to address the social, cultural and political factors that exclude girls from a basic human right – the right to be educated."

Answer 1

"Despite recent education reforms, Pakistan continues to underachieve in education – it is ranked at 118 out of 129 countries in UNESCO’s Educational Development Index."

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Answer 2

"Despite recent education reforms, Pakistan continues to underachieve in education – it is ranked at 118 out of 129 countries in UNESCO’s Educational Development Index."

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