Question

On the eve of Independence, India's demographic condition was characterised by which of the following statement?

Options

• Low level of literacy, low mortality rates and high life expectancy.

• High level of literacy, high mortality rates and low life expectancy.

• Low level of literacy, high mortality rates and high life expectancy.

• Low level of literacy, high mortality rates and low life expectancy.

Answer 1

Low level of literacy, high mortality rates and low life expectancy.

Explanation:

On the eve of independence, India had poor literacy, high mortality, and a short life expectancy. The literacy rate was only 12%. Life expectancy was barely 32 years old.