Female Literacy – Colonial Period
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Question (English)
What was the female literacy level in India during the British colonial period?
- About 16 per cent
- About 12 per cent
- About 7 per cent ✓ Correct
- About 3 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Female literacy was at a negligible low of about 7 per cent during the colonial period — showing extreme gender disparity.
Key Points:
- Overall literacy: Less than 16%
- Female literacy: About 7%
- Social development indicators were not encouraging.
- Public health was highly inadequate.
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