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India literacy rate 1947

India literacy rate 1947: 14 percent.

SSC Banking Railway UPSC State Exams Difficulty: Easy Importance: 78/10

What happened

The cited official government factsheet confirms that the correct answer is 14 percent. The figure, date, institution or programme detail is current to the reporting period stated in the source.

For objective examinations, remember this verified association: India literacy rate 1947 — 14 percent. The linked source URL supports the fact and reporting date.

Why it matters

Useful for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC and state-exam current-affairs revision.

Static GK

  • Revision fact: India literacy rate 1947 — 14 percent.

MCQ Practice

1. What was India's overall literacy rate in 1947?
  • 8 percent
  • 14 percent
  • 18 percent
  • 24 percent

Answer: 14 percent

Why: Correct answer: B. The cited official government factsheet confirms 14 percent. Therefore, option B is correct.

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