As per the Census of India 2011, the increase in…
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As per the Census of India 2011, the increase in literacy rates for males and females, respectively, as compared to 2001 Census was:
- 4.88% and 10.79%
- 5.88% and 12.79%
- 6.88% and 11.79% — Correct Answer
- 3.88% and 13.79%
The correct answer is 6.88% and 11.79%.
Here is the breakdown of the data:
- 2001 Census: Male literacy was roughly 75.26% and Female literacy was 53.67%.
- 2011 Census: Male literacy rose to 82.14% and Female literacy rose to 65.46%.
- Calculation of Increase:
Males: $82.14\% - 75.26\% = 6.88\%$
Females: $65.46\% - 53.67\% = 11.79\%$
The overall literacy rate of India in 2011 was 74.04%.
प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)
भारत की जनगणना 2011 के अनुसार, 2001 की जनगणना की तुलना में पुरुषों और महिलाओं की साक्षरता दर में क्रमशः कितनी वृद्धि हुई थी:
- 4.88% और 10.79%
- 5.88% और 12.79%
- 6.88% और 11.79% — सही उत्तर
- 3.88% और 13.79%
सही उत्तर 6.88% और 11.79% है।
आइए आंकड़ों को समझते हैं:
- 2001 जनगणना: पुरुष साक्षरता लगभग 75.26% और महिला साक्षरता 53.67% थी।
- 2011 जनगणना: पुरुष साक्षरता बढ़कर 82.14% और महिला साक्षरता बढ़कर 65.46% हो गई।
- वृद्धि की गणना:
पुरुष: $82.14\% - 75.26\% = 6.88\%$
महिलाएं: $65.46\% - 53.67\% = 11.79\%$
इस दशक में महिला साक्षरता में सुधार पुरुषों की तुलना में अधिक तेजी से हुआ।
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