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Question
Read the following data and select the appropriate option from the following.
| Educational Achievement of Rural Population of Uttar Pradesh | ||
| Category | Male | Female |
| Literacy rate for the rural population | 76% | 54% |
| Literacy rate for rural children in the age group 10-14 years | 90% | 87% |
| Percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school | 85% | 82% |
How much percentage of girls are not attending school?
Options
81%
61%
69%
18%
Solution
18%
Explanation:
- The first category, the rural population's literacy rate, includes school graduates.
- The second category, the literacy rate for rural children aged 10-14 years, includes only those aged 10-14 years.
- The third category, the percentage of rural children aged 10-14 attending school, includes students who are currently enrolled in school.
- So, 100-82 (because only girls are asked) = 18%
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