ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

TECHNOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is literacy?
A
the ability to read and write
B
the ability to read
C
the ability to hear
D
the ability to write
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Literacy is the ability to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s knowledge and potential.

Detailed explanation-3: -But beyond the functional level, literacy plays a vital role in transforming students into socially engaged citizens. Being able to read and write means being able to keep up with current events, communicate effectively, and understand the issues that are shaping our world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Literacy means the ability to read and write. Being able to read and write is an important skill in modern societies. Usually, people learn how to read and write at school. People who can read and write are called literate; those who cannot are called illiterate.

Detailed explanation-5: -Competence with written language, in both reading and writing, is known as literacy. High levels of literacy are required for using scripts for a wide range of somewhat specialized functions.

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