SSC MTS Tier 118 Feb 2026Shift 3Reading Comprehension

Youth Unemployment

The growing number of young people who are unable to find a job has become one of our society's most pressing issues. Young people, despite having access to higher education than ever before, commonly remain outside the workforce in areas of stable and meaningful employment as a result of mismatches between labour market skills and the education level, the role of automation, and the lack of job creation. The inability of youth to obtain jobs creates lost productivity, contributes to psychological distress, and creates a sense of alienation from society. Long-term unemployment will result in delays in financial independence and limit upward mobility.

Addressing this issue requires a systematic and structured approach that links educational institutions with the demands of the labour market, increases access to vocational and digital training, and provides access to inclusive economic opportunities. Any successful policy intervention must therefore combine education, business, and government in order to produce young people who possess the academic knowledge to work as well as the skills necessary for sustained social and economic growth.

How does long-term unemployment affect young people?

Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation

Answer: (A) Prolonged unemployment results in delays in financial independence and limits upward mobility

passage कहता है "Long-term unemployment will result in delays in financial independence and limit upward mobility", यानी लंबी बेरोज़गारी आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता में देरी लाती है और आगे बढ़ने (upward mobility) के अवसर सीमित करती है। बाकी विकल्प बेरोज़गारी को लाभकारी दिखाते हैं, पर passage केवल नुकसान गिनाता है।

The passage says "Long-term unemployment will result in delays in financial independence and limit upward mobility". The other options show unemployment as helpful, but the passage lists only harms.

बाकी Options उत्तर क्यों नहीं हैंWhy the other options are not the answer

B'continue on to college or graduate school' खाली समय का समझदार उपयोग प्रतीत हुआ। परंतु passage दीर्घकालिक बेरोज़गारी के केवल नुकसान गिनाता है, जैसे आर्थिक आत्मनिर्भरता में विलंब।'continue on to college or graduate school' sounds like a sensible use of idle time. But the passage lists only harms of long-term unemployment, such as delayed independence.

C'builds resiliency and flexibility' कठिनाई का आशावादी दृष्टिकोण प्रतीत हुआ। परंतु passage बेरोज़गारी को केवल हानिकारक मानता है: यह स्वतंत्रता में विलंब करती है और ऊर्ध्वगामी गतिशीलता सीमित करती है।'builds resiliency and flexibility' sounds like a hopeful view of hardship. But the passage treats unemployment only as harmful: it delays independence and limits upward mobility.

D'provides opportunities ... to start their own businesses' सकारात्मक पहलू प्रतीत हुआ। परंतु passage केवल नुकसान गिनाता है, जैसे आर्थिक स्वतंत्रता में विलंब।'provides opportunities ... to start their own businesses' sounds like a positive spin. But the passage lists only harms, such as delayed financial independence.

Source: SSC MTS Tier 1 · 18 Feb 2026 · Shift 3। Solution: Prashant Sir, Ramban।Source: SSC MTS Tier 1 · 18 Feb 2026 · Shift 3. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Ramban.