EDUCATION UGC NET
MODERN HISTORY OF EDUCATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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10%
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17%
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22%
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28%
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Detailed explanation-1: -The results of 2011 census reveal that there has been an increase in literacy in the country. The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 per cent, 82.14 for males and 65.46 for females.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the 2011 Census of India, the overall rate of literacy is 73 per cent. But breaking up the national average reveals that while the rate of literacy for men is 80.9 per cent, for women it is 64.6 per cent. This means that more than one-fourth of the country’s population is still illiterate.
Detailed explanation-3: -As of 2021, India recorded a higher nationwide literacy rate among men than women, at respectively 84.4 percent of male population and 71.5 percent of female population.
Detailed explanation-4: -The male literacy rate is 82.14 and female literacy rate is 65.46 or 65.5% from 27.16 % and 8.86% in 1951 for male and female respectively. Thus, the correct answer is Option B.
Detailed explanation-5: -As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of India is: 74.04%