O-LevelEconomicsEconomic development2281/11 · May/June 2021 · Q101 Mark

In low-income countries, fewer girls than boys become skilled design engineers. What might explain this situation?

AGirls are only interested in low-wage jobs.

BGirls do not favour heavy manual work.

CGirls have fewer opportunities to complete higher education.

DIt costs more for girls to be trained as design engineers.

✓ Correct answer

C: Girls have fewer opportunities to complete higher education.

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Topic: Economic development, O-Level Economics (syllabus 2281). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Economics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 10.

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