According to the Census 2011, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1. A person who can only read but cannot write, is not literate.
- 2. A person aged seven years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language is treated as literate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
– A person who can merely read but cannot write is not considered literate by this definition.
– Children below 7 years are considered illiterate by definition, irrespective of their ability to read or write.