Multiple choice

What age of a person is considered to be as literate, if he can read and write according to the 2001 census?

  1. 4 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 11 years

  4. 15 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2001 Census, a person aged 7 years or above who can read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate. This definition was later revised to 6+ years in subsequent censuses.

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