Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence

Question:

What was the "Overall literacy level" during the British rule ?

Options:

less than 10%

less than 12%

less than 14%

less than 16%

Correct Answer:

less than 16%

Explanation:

There was social backwardness in the society due to poor literacy levels. During the colonial rule the literacy level was less than 16%.