What was the effective literacy rate gap between males and females in Census 2011? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What was the effective literacy rate gap between males and females in Census 2011?

A. 20.50 percentage points

B. 10.20 percentage points

C. 16.68 percentage points

D. 12.15 percentage points

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Male literacy was 82.14% and female literacy was 65.46%, giving a gap of 16.68 percentage points.

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