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Detailed explanation-1: -Q. According to the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021, what percentage of school students in India commute to and from schools on foot? Notes: According to NAS-2021, at least 48 percent of students across the country walk to school, while nine percent of them use school transportation.

Detailed explanation-2: -As of April 2021, just over 90 percent of children aged six to 17 in urban India attended school. In comparison, a lower share of children in the same age group residing in rural India attended school, representing approximately only 86.1 percent.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2021-22 total students enrolled from primary to higher secondary levels stood at 25.57 crore while it was 25.38 crore in 2020-21, and it is an increase of 19.36 lakh, the ministry has informed. “Total number of Scheduled caste enrollment increased to 4.82 Crore in 2021-22 as compared to 4.78 Crore in 2020-21.

Detailed explanation-4: -NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT SURVEY-2021 National Achievement Survey (NAS) is a nationally representative large-scale survey of students’ learning undertaken by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NAS gives a system level reflection on effectiveness of school education.

Detailed explanation-5: -The National Achievement Survey (NAS) is a national level large-scale assessment conducted to obtain information about the learning achievement of students of Classes 3, 5, 8 and 10 studying in State Govt. schools, Govt. Aided schools, Private Unaided and Central Govt.