Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to the 2011 census, what is the difference in the male and female literacy rates in India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 16.68 percent
Key Points
- Literacy level and educational attainment are vital developmental indicators in a developing nation like India as they are key variables of measure of development as they indicate the quality of life, awareness level, and also the level of skill of people in the society.
- As per the Census of 2011, the male and female literacy rates were 82.14% and 65.46% respectively. Hence the difference is 16.68%.
- According to the 2011 census, the literacy rate in India is 74.04%.
- Literacy level and educational attainment are vital developmental indicators in a developing nation like India as they are key variables of measure of development as they indicate the quality of life, awareness level, and also the level of skill of people in the society.
- Better literacy and educational level definitely have a positive impact on health parameters.
- Education parameters have an equal weightage in the Human Development Index as well.
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