Question

I call myself a literate person and contribute to increasing the literacy rate of India. What is meant by literacy rate?

• A. Number of people who call themselves literate.
• B. Percentage of population above the age of 7 years who can read and write.
• C. Percentage of students registered in school.
• D. Number of teachers available in India.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Percentage of population above the age of 7 years who can read and write.

Literacy rate tells us the percentage of population above the age of 7 years who can read and write. The literacy rate, occupational structure, and health care indicates whether a country can perform better on economic front than other nations.