Question

Sl. No.	Particulars	1990	2000	2011	2017-2018
1.	Adult Literacy Rate (per cent of people aged 15+) 1.1 Male 1.2 Female	61.9 37.9	68.4 45.4	79 59	82 66
2.	Primary completion rate (per cent of relevant age group) 2.1 Male 2.2 Female	78 61	85 69	92 94	93 96
3.	Youth literacy rate (per cent people aged 15+ to 24) 3.1 Male 3.2 Female	76.6 54.2	79.7 64.8	90 82	93 90

On the basis of the above-mentioned information, answer the following question:
The youth literacy rate of male in India (as per the given data) has increased by _______ between 1990 and 2017-18.

[0.80 marks]

• A. 3%
• B. 16.4%
• C. 13.3%
• D. 93%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 16.4%

The youth literacy rate of male in India (as per the given data) has increased by 16.4% between 1990 and 2017-18.