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Current Affairs UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

During 1991-2001 the percentage increase in literate persons in Uttar Pradesh was:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 16.7

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “16.7”.
The correct option would be: (2) 16.7

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