Question

India was once considered the land of knowledge and enlightenment. In ancient times scholars

from all over Asia and Europe used to flock to Taxila, Nalanda and other Indian centres of

learning. Apart from the arts, culture, philosophy and religion, these scholars came to study

medicine, law and martial sciences. But despite having a vastly expanded university system and

historical advantages, modern India has yet to provide international or even regional leadership

in higher education. From the surrounding countries of Asia and Africa only a few students

come to India for higher education. The United States is by far the most successful country in

attracting foreign students. But other countries such as Australia, Canada and Britain also

aggressively market their universities abroad through their education counselling services and

recruitment fairs with the active cooperation of their diplomatic missions abroad. Likewise,

India should also capitalise on the advantages offered by its higher education institutions,

market Indian universities abroad and facilitate the entry of foreign students into them. The

revenue from foreign students can be used to ease the financial crunch faced by Indian

universities, improve academic facilities and subsidise the cost of educating Indian students.

But apart from economic advantages many other benefits would accrue to the nation. India

would gain global and regional influence, goodwill and become a major provider of higher

education. Many Asian and African countries, especially the smaller ones have poorly

developed university systems and would look to Indian universities for the higher education of

their youth. At the same time Indian students will not be deprived if 10 per cent supernumerary

seats for foreign students are created in universities and professional colleges.

Already professional education in India has proved accessible and affordable for foreign

students, especially from Malaysia, the Middle East and South Africa. In these countries higher

education training facilities are limited. Many NRI (Non-Resident Indian) families abroad,

especially those from English-speaking industrialised countries are also keen to send their

children to study in their motherland and hopefully to become attuned to their Indian roots in

the process.Meaning of ‘vastly’ is ?

(I) largely ii) narrowly iii) lacking​

Answer 1

Answer:

The meaning of vastly is "largely".