Girls Enrollment Rate Bihar

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According to Table 4.7, the enrollment rate of girls aged 6-14 years in a district of Bihar was:

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According to Table 4.7, the enrollment rate of girls aged 6-14 years in a district of Bihar was:

  1. 91.5%
  2. 78.0%
  3. 58.6% ✓ Correct
  4. 41.4%
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The enrollment rate of girls aged 6-14 years was 58.6%.

Key Points:
  • Boys enrolled: 91.5%, Boys out of school: 8.5%.
  • Girls enrolled: 58.6%, Girls out of school: 41.4%.
  • Overall enrolled: 78.0%, Overall out of school: 22.0%.
  • The data shows a significant gender gap in school enrollment in that district.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
  • A. 91.5%: This was the boys' enrollment rate.
  • B. 78.0%: This was the overall enrollment rate for all children.
  • D. 41.4%: This was the percentage of girls out of school, not enrolled.

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