When the British rule ended in India in the year 1947 the literacy rate was just _____.

12 percent 

The correct answer is Option 4- 12 percent

- When the British rule ended in India in the year 1947, the literacy rate was estimated to be around 12 percent.

- It is important to note that the literacy rate varied significantly across different regions and communities within India during that time.

- The low literacy rate at the time of independence reflected the impact of colonial rule and limited access to education for a large part of the population.