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Standard XII
Geography
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According to the census 2001, a 'Literate' person is one ________.
  1. Who can read his/her name
  2. Who can write any language
  3. Who can read and write his/her name
  4. Who is 7 years old and can read and write anyone language with understanding

A
Who can write any language
B
Who can read and write his/her name
C
Who can read his/her name
D
Who is 7 years old and can read and write anyone language with understanding
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According to Census 2001, a literate person is one who is 7 years old and can read and write any language with understanding. As we all know that literacy is a very important quality of a population, only an informed and educated citizen can make intelligent choices and undertake research and development projects, so low levels of literacy are a serious hurdle for economic improvement.

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