In India, literacy rate denotes the percentage of population above which age?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 7 years
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 … 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.” |