As per Census of India 2011, literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 7 years of age
In India, a person is counted as literate only if he or she is above 7 years of age and can read, write and do arithmetic with understanding.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Literacy … Proportion of literate population of a country in an indicator of its socio-economic development as it reveals the standard of living, social status of females, availability of educational facilities and policies of government. Level of economic development is both a cause and consequence of literacy. In India – literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above 7 years of age, who is able to read, write and have the ability to do arithmetic calculations with understanding.” |