Literacy Rate 1951

Question

India's literacy rate in 1951 was:

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India's literacy rate in 1951 was:

  1. 16.67% — Correct Answer
  2. 28%
  3. 43.57%
  4. 52.21%
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

India's literacy rate in 1951 was 16.67%.

Key Points:
  • Increased to 43.57% (1981), 52.21% (1991), 65.20% (2001), 78% (2018-21).
  • Significant improvement but still not 100%.

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