2023 · Q38
According to the Census 2011, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate.
- 2A person agen seven years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as literate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
General KnowledgeGeography
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is true: the Census of India defines a literate person as one who can both read and write with understanding — someone who can only read is not counted as literate. Statement 2 is true: literacy is measured for the population aged seven years and above, and knowledge of any language qualifies. Both statements are correct.