Highest number of engineering students in India
Q. The first international report for the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering released on 26th October has found that majority of students in which country are interested in engineering profession?- Published on 26 Oct 15a. UK
b. US
c. India
d. China
ANSWER: India
The first global report commissioned by Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering has revealed 20% of 16 to 17 year olds from the United Kingdom and 30% from the US pursue engineering as against 80% in India, the latter being the highest in the world. The report also found India has bridged the gender divide in engineering to a low of 14% in 2015. Globally, while 66% of the men are interested in engineering, the figure is 43% for women.
