Question

What is the current status of literacy in India?

Options

• Literacy rates have risen, but a large number of people still remain illiterate in India

• Literacy rates have remained completely stagnant since independence

• Literacy rates have declined sharply over the past decade

• Every person in India has now achieved literacy

Answer 1

While India has made progress and literacy rates have risen, a large number of people still remain illiterate. This shows that achieving universal literacy remains an incomplete goal despite overall improvement.