Question

Which one of the following best describes literacy rate?

[0.8 marks]

• A. A measure of the proportion of the literate population in the 14 and above age group
• B. A measure of the proportion of the literate population in the 7 and above age group
• C. A measure of the total number of children of age group 14–15 years attending school
• D. A measure of the total number of people in the 18-23 age group attending college

Answer 1

The correct option is B A measure of the proportion of the literate population in the 7 and above age group

Literacy rate indicates the proportion of the literate population above 7 years of age. It is expressed in percentage. The higher the percentage, the better.