<prompt> In assessing the literacy rate, the parameter which is used:Age above 7 yearsSchooling up to 10th classSchooling up to 15 yearsAll population  <response>: Ans. a. Age above 7 years Ref Park 23e p485, 21 e p449In assessing the literacy rate, age above 7 years is the parameter.Literate India: Any person who can read and write, with understanding, in any one language of India and who is more than 7 years of age.Literate India: Any person who can read and write, with understanding, in any one language of India and who is more than 7 years of age.Literacy rate: Denominator is population 7 years of ageCrude literacy rate: Denominator is whole population used earlier 