Which of the following statements about India’s indicators of development in education and health (1951 to 2018–22) is correct?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → In 2018–22, life expectancy at birth was higher for females.
In 2018-22, life expectancy at birth was 71.4 years for females and 68.6 years for males. All the other indicators in the statements improved over time.
Option (1) The literacy rate fell between 1991 and 2001. — Incorrect. It rose from 52.21 to 65.20 per cent.
Option (2) The crude death rate was higher in 2018–22 than in 1951. — Incorrect. It fell from 25.1 to 6.0 per 1,000 population.
Option (3) Real per capita income in 2001 was lower than in 1991. — Incorrect. It rose from Rs 15,748 to Rs 23,095.
Option (4) In 2018–22, life expectancy at birth was higher for females. — Correct. 71.4 years is more than 68.6 years.
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