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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

Given below are some statements. Read them carefully and choose the correct statement (s) from the given options.

Statement 1: In India 'Youth literacy rate' is calculated for the people aged 15+.   

Statement 2:  In India 'Adult literacy rate' is calculated for the people aged 15+ to 24.  

Options:

Only Statement 1 is correct.

Only Statement 2 is correct.

Both statements are correct.

None of the given statement is correct.

Correct Answer:

None of the given statement is correct.

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: None of the given statement is correct.

Statement 1: In India 'Youth literacy rate' is calculated for the people aged 15+. This is false. In India 'Youth literacy rate' is calculated for the people aged 15+ to 24.   

Statement 2:  In India 'Adult literacy rate' is calculated for the people aged 15+ to 24. This is false. In India 'Adult literacy rate' means percent of people aged 15+.

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