SSC CGL (Prelims) GK: Indian Geography and Demography questions with solutions

Q1. As per the Census of India 2011, the increase in literacy rates for males and females, respectively, compared to the 2001 Census was:

1. 3.88% and 13.79%
2. 5.88% and 12.79%
3. 6.88% and 11.79%
4. 4.88% and 10.79%

Answer: 6.88% and 11.79%

According to Census 2011, male literacy increased by 6.88 percentage points and female literacy increased by 11.79 percentage points compared to 2001. These are the standard census figures used in GK questions.