Rural Male Literacy 2011
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Question (English)
According to Census 2011, the male literacy rate in rural India was:
- 59%
- 79% ✓ Correct
- 90%
- 82%
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
According to Census 2011, the male literacy rate in rural India was 79%.
Key Points:
- Rural male: 79%, Rural female: 59%, Rural total: 68%.
- Urban male: 90%, Urban female: 80%, Urban total: 84%.
- The urban-rural gap in literacy was significant.
- The gender gap in literacy was 20 percentage points in rural areas.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. 59%: This was the rural female literacy rate.
- C. 90%: This was the urban male literacy rate.
- D. 82%: This was the overall male literacy rate for India.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: Presentation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: Presentation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
