Question

Literacy and level of education are basic indicators of the level of development achieved by a society. Spread of literacy is generally associated with important traits of modern civilisation such as modernisation, urbanisation, industrialisation, communication and commerce. Literacy forms an important input in overall development of individuals enabling them to comprehend their social, political and cultural environment better and respond to it appropriately. Higher levels of education and literacy lead to a greater awareness and also contributes in improvement of economic and social conditions. It acts as a catalyst for social upliftment enhancing the returns on investment made in almost every aspect of development effort, be it population control, health, hygiene, environmental degradation control or employment of weaker sections of the society. Literacy in India is a key for socio-economic progress. Despite government programmes, India's literacy rate increased only 'sluggishly'. There is a wide gender disparity in the literacy rate in India: effective literacy rates (age 7 and above) in 2011 were 82.14% for men and 65.46% for women. The low female literacy rate has a dramatically negative impact on family planning and population stabilisation efforts in India. . Based on your understanding of the passage, answer any six out of the eight questions by choosing the correct option. Q.11. Basic indicators of the level of development achieved by a society include? A. literacy B. level of education C. Both (a) and (b) D. Neither (a) nor (b) Q.12. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Literacy forms an important input in overall development of individuals. B. Literacy acts as a catalyst for social upliftment. C. Literacy in India is a key for socio-economic progress. D. All of the above Q.13. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE as per the passage? A. There is a wide gender disparity in the literacy rate in India. B. The low female literacy rate has a dramatically negative impact on family planning and population stabilisation. C. Female literacy rate is higher than male literacy rate. D. Male literacy rate is higher than the female literacy rate. Q14. Spread of literacy is generally associated with important traits of modern civilisation such as ……… 1. modernisation 2. urbanisation 3. industrialisation 4. ruralisation A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 4 C. 1, 2 and 4 D. 1,2 and 3 Q.15. The maximum % increase from 2001 to 2011 was in the literacy rate of _______ A. rural males B. rural females C. urban males D. urban females Q.16. The minimum % increase from 2001 to 2011 was in the literacy rate of _________ A. rural males B. rural females C. urban males D. urban females Q.17. Pick the option showing the CORRECT use of the word comprehend. A. Sobhraj was comprehended by the police B. Do you like comprehended? C. A psychologist can fully comprehend a person's anxieties. D. Can we comprehend today? Q.18. Choose the synonym for the word ‘catalyst’. A. activator B. obstacle C. inhibitor D. dampener​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

11)both a and b

12)all of above

13) option c

14)1,2and 3

17)option c

18)option b