Question

Write a note on literacy in Karnataka.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Define literacy.
• Explain the literacy rate of Karnataka.

Solution:

• It is the ability to read and write with some understanding.
• The economy and social development of a country depend on the literacy level of its population.
• Any person of or above the age of 7 who can read and write with understanding in any language​ is treated as literate.

Literacy rate of Karnataka:

• The literacy rate of Karnataka is 75% which is higher than the literacy rate of India, which is 74%.
• Considering district-wise literacy rate, Dakshina Kannada district with 88.6%, occupies the first position. Bengaluru Urban district occupies the second position (88.5%). Udupi districts occupy the third position and Yadgir (52.4%) has the lowest literacy rate.
• Male literacy rate is 82.9%, whereas the female literacy rate is 68.2% in Karnataka. The literacy rate in urban areas is higher than the rural areas.