Q241
The percentage of literates in India is ________
A.
Almost equal among males and females
B.
Lower among males than females
C.
Higher among males than females
AnswerD.
Lower in urban areas than in rural areas
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The percentage of literates in India is higher among males than females. The major reasons for higher literacy rate among the males than that among female are: Tradition: In Indian tradition education among males is encouraged. Women are generally kept confined in domestic sphere. However, this situation has been changing now.