In the year 1947, what was the literacy rate in India?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) 12%
Explanation
· At the time of India’s independence in 1947, the literacy rate was around 12%.
· This low level of literacy reflected the lack of accessible education during the colonial period.
Information Booster
· Female literacy was even lower, estimated at about 8%.
· Post-independence, India implemented major initiatives like the National Literacy Mission (1988) and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (2001) to improve literacy.
Additional Knowledge
· According to Census data:
· 1951 literacy rate: 18.3%
· 2011 literacy rate: 74%
· Kerala has achieved the highest literacy rate among Indian states