As per the N. S. S. 61^st round, poverty ratio in India for the year 2004-05 is estimated at-

For the purpose of census 2011, which one of the following was taken as being literate?

A. A person aged 10 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language

B. A person aged 9 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language

C. A person aged 5 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in language

D. A person aged 7 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language

While the percentage of literacy has been increasing every decade, the total number of illiterates has been

A. Decreasing

B. Increasing

C. Constant

D. None of these

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A. Homogeneity of the population is a characteristic of a city

B. Social changes occur more rapidly in the cities than in the towns and village

C. The planning of cities is a modern innovation

D. Most of the major cities of India are located on the coast or on navigable rivers

Which of the following states has lowest level of literacy?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Bihar

C. Rajasthan

D. Madhya Paradesh