Increasing proportion of literate population of a country is an indicator of its ______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Socio-Economic Development
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.” |