Read the given passage and answer the four questions that follow:

The digital revolution has re-framed the way Indian students communicate, learn, and connect. Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook have entered the daily lives of millions of students. Today, 398 million young people use social media in India. According to a study compiled by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in 2023, teenagers spend more than 2-3 hours on platforms like Instagram and YouTube. Social media is an important tool for learning and interaction, but unregulated usage can have serious negative impacts on mental health, academic performance, and emotional well-being. The most alarming characteristic observed in a young Indian student is social media addiction. Reports indicate that 27% of teenagers in India develop features of social media dependency, leading to a lack of concentration, bad academic output, and mental illness conditions. Continuous demands of checking notifications, posting updates, and scrolling feeds form a pattern of instant indulgence thereby causing reduced productivity and increased alienation.

Schools can lead in this area by incorporating media literacy and mental health awareness into the curriculum. Equipping Indian students with digital literacy skills will help them have an open conversation and provide emotional support to maintain a balanced relationship between social media and real life. As the worlds collide digitally, Indian youth have to be equipped with overall skills to navigate these electronic spaces thoughtfully and responsibly. Educators, parents, and policymakers can create that generation that works well in digital culture and values the virtual world's humane touch and well-being.

Which of the following is NOT advised for Indian youth in the passage?

Abstain from using social media completely

The correct answer is Option (1) → Abstain from using social media completely

The passage describes social media as an "important tool for learning and interaction."

Instead of advocating for complete abstinence, the passage advises Indian youth and stakeholders to focus on responsible navigation and balanced usage through education:

• Advised: To "maintain a balanced relationship" between social media and real life. (Striking a balance)

• Advised: To "navigate these electronic spaces thoughtfully and responsibly." (Navigate thoughtfully and responsibly)

• Advised: To be equipped with "digital literacy skills and mental health awareness." (Acquire digital literacy)

Since the passage highlights the benefits of social media and recommends a balanced relationship rather than total avoidance, abstaining completely is the action not advised by the text.