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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 46

SSC MTS Previous Year - 06 August 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q46

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According to the Census 2011, what is the literacy rate of India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

 The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 0.7404

Literacy rate of India:
  • The literacy rate in the country is 74.04 percent, 82.14 for males, and 65.46 for females.
  • Kerala retained its position by being on top with 93.91 percent literacy.
  • Bihar with a literacy rate of 63.82 percent ranks last.
  • For the purpose of census 2011, a person aged seven and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate. A person, who can only read but cannot write, is not literate.