Question

Who is a literate person, according to the Census of $2001$? Why is it essential to raise the level of literacy?

Answer 1

According to the Census of $2001$, a person aged $7$ years and above, who can read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate.
(i) Literacy is a very important quality of population. Obviously, only an informed and educated citizen can make intelligent choices and undertake research and development projects.
(ii) Low levels of literacy are a serious obstacle for economic improvement. It is a good sign that there has been a steady improvement in the literacy level in Inida.
(iii) The literacy rate in the country as per the Census of $2001$ is $64.84$ per cent; $75.26$ per cent for males and $53.67$ per cent for females.