Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Demographic Structure of Indian Society

Question:

Which of the following statement is incorrect about literacy levels in India?

Options:

Literacy varies considerably across gender, across regions, and across social groups.

Male literacy in India has been rising faster than female literacy

The inequalities in the literacy rate tend to reproduce inequality across generations.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Male literacy in India has been rising faster than female literacy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2: Male literacy has been rising faster than female literacy

NCERT: However, female literacy has been rising faster than male literacy, partly because it started from relatively low levels.