Which of the following statements is/are correct according to the Census of India-2011?
(a) A person aged seven years or above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate.
(b) A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both (a) and (b) are correct.
According to the Census of India-2011, both statements (a) and (b) are correct.
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Statement (a) is correct because a person aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate.
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Statement (b) is also correct because reading alone without the ability to write does not qualify a person as literate.
Thus, literacy in India is defined by both reading and writing skills, ensuring that a literate individual can meaningfully communicate and understand written information in any language.