In the figures below, the outer box represents the population of Assam as per 2011 Census. Its left subdivision represents the male population while the right one represents the female population. Th…

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In the figures below, the outer box represents the population of Assam as per 2011 Census. Its left subdivision represents the male population while the right one represents the female population. The male and female boxes are further subdivided topwise and bottomwise to represent the illiterate and literate population of the respective sexes. Which one of the following is closest to the actual data? (A) Male and Female boxes of equal width; equal small Illiterate strips on top, large Literate areas below. (B) Male box wider than Female; Female shows a larger Literate share than Male. (C) Male box wider than Female; Male shows a smaller Illiterate strip (about one-fifth) than Female (about one-third), i.e. male literacy higher than female literacy. (D) Male box wider than Female; Male shows a larger Illiterate strip than Female.

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Figure (C)

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Explanation: As per Census 2011, Assam's male literacy (~78%) exceeds female literacy (~67%) and males slightly outnumber females, matching figure (C); official key gives (C).

Answer: C. Figure (C)

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Answer: C. Figure (C)

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