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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 24 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q37

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People of what age and above are included while calculating adult literacy rate?
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The Correct answer is option 2 i.e. 15 years

  • According to UNESCO, the adult literacy rate is the percentage of people aged 15 and older who can read, write, and understand a simple statement about their everyday lives. 

  • The youth literacy rate is for people aged 15–24, and the elderly literacy rate is for people aged 65 and older. 

  • The adult literacy rate is calculated by dividing the number of literate people aged 15 and older by the total population aged 15 and older, and then multiplying the result by 100.