Question

Which one of the following statements defines ‘Literacy Rate’?

Options

• A total literate population is divided by the total population.

• A total literate population is divided by the literate population.

• The proportion of the illiterate population in the 18 and above age group.

• It measures the proportion of literate proportion in the 7 years and above age group.

Answer 1

The proportion of the illiterate population in the 18 and above age group.