Q- Who is literate person according to the census of 2011? Why is literacy considered important for the quality of the population?
Answer- According to census of 2011 a person aged 7 years or above who can read or write with understanding in any language is treated as literate or is classified as literate.
Literacy is very important for the quality of the population of any country by the following ways:
1. Low levels of literacy are a serious obstacle for economic improvement.
2. Only a well-informed and educated citizen can make intelligent choices and undertake research and development project.