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प्रश्न
Distinguish between crude literacy rate and literacy rate.
फरक स्पष्ट करा
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उत्तर
| Basis | Crude Literacy Rate | Literacy Rate |
| Definition | Percentage of literates in the total population (all ages). | Percentage of literates among the population aged 7 years and above. |
| Population Base | Includes the entire population regardless of age. | Excludes children below 7 years of age. |
| Accuracy | Less accurate for assessing educational development. | More accurate and meaningful indicator of literacy. |
| Usefulness | Not commonly used in educational statistics. | Widely used by governments and organisations for policy planning. |
| Bias | Skewed due to the inclusion of infants and toddlers. | Free from such bias, as it considers only those aged 7 and above. |
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पाठ 9: Demographic Attributes - EXERCISES [पृष्ठ १८३]
