Question

    As per Census 2011, literates constitute __________ of the total population aged seven and above in India.

    A 50% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 70% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 74% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 79% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Census 2011, literates constitute 74 per cent of the total population aged seven and above and illiterates form 26 percent. When India got its Independence in 1947, the literacy rate was just 12%.

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