According to the 2011 census, what is the difference in the male and female literacy rates in India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer Option 4 i.e. 16.68 percentage.
- According to the 2011 census of India, the literacy rate for males was 82.14%, while the literacy rate for females was 65.46%.
- The difference in literacy rates between males and females was approximately 16.68 percentage points.
- This difference highlighted a gender gap in literacy, with males having a higher literacy rate compared to females.
- Efforts have been made to address this gap through various educational and awareness programs to promote female literacy in India.