48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008

The increase in literacy rate in India during 1991-2001 is :

a10.8%
b12.6%✓ Correct
c14.3%
d15.5%

Explanation

In India, the increase in literacy rate during 1991–2001 was 12.62 percentage points (from 52.21% to 64.83%). From 2001 to 2011, the literacy rate increased by 8.15 percentage points (from 64.83% to 72.98%). Note– In the options of the given question, “percentage points” should be used in place of “percent”.

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