Question

what is meant by literacy rate

Answer 1

the total percentage of population of an area at an particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding

Answer 2

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Literacy means the ability to read and write with certain understanding. Generally, developed countries have high levels of literacy underdeveloped countries have low levels. It has also been noticed that urban areas have higher literacy rates than rural areas and males are more literate than females.

The economic and social development of a country depends to a great extent on the literacy level of its population.

The literacy level in India has increased from 5% in 1901 to 74.04% in 2011. Kerala has the highest literacy rate, followed by Mizoram and Lakshadweep, while Bihar has the lowest percentage of literacy.

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