Question

The percentage of literates in India is}

• A. lower among males than females
• B. lower in urban areas than in rural areas
• C. higher among males
• D. almost equal among males and females

Hint:

In India, literacy rate: Male > Female and Urban > Rural—remember this standard trend.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Literacy rates in India show gender and regional disparities. Step 1:Understand gender difference.
Literacy rate is generally higher among males than females in India.
Step 2:Evaluate options.}

• (A) $\rightarrow$ Incorrect (male literacy is higher, not lower)
• (B) $\rightarrow$ Incorrect (urban literacy is higher than rural)
• (C) $\rightarrow$ Correct
• (D) $\rightarrow$ Incorrect (there is still a noticeable gap)

Final Answer: \[ {\text{higher among males}} \]