Literacy Rate – Colonial India
What was the overall literacy level in India during the colonial period?
- Less than 16 per cent — Correct Answer
- About 30 per cent
- About 50 per cent
- About 25 per cent
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
The overall literacy level was less than 16 per cent during the colonial period.
Key Points:
- Overall literacy: Less than 16%
- Female literacy: A negligible about 7%
- Public health facilities were unavailable or highly inadequate.
- Water and air-borne diseases were rampant.
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