Multiple choice

Literacy rate comparison between males and females of India shows that

  1. both are equal on this front

  2. literacy rate is higher for males

  3. literacy rate is higher for females

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Male literacy rate (82.14%) was significantly higher than female literacy rate (65.46%) in 2011 census, showing persistent gender gap in education access and outcomes.