How much was the literacy rate of India as per census 1951?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 18.33%
The 1951 Census was the first comprehensive population census after India’s independence. It revealed that literacy levels were very low, with only 18.33% of the population able to read and write, highlighting the urgent need for educational reforms and expansion of schools across the country. Male literacy was significantly higher than female literacy at that time, reflecting early gender disparities in access to education. This census provided a baseline for planning subsequent educational and social development programs.