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International Literacy Day Quiz 2023: The 8th of September is observed worldwide as International Literacy Day. To promote literacy across the globe, UNESCO is collaborating with local communities, charity organizations, and literary experts. Various programs are organized around the world to encourage people to get an education, know their rights, and learn new skills so they can earn a living and live a dignified life. According to UNESCO statistics, over 773 million youngsters and adults worldwide lack basic literacy skills and cannot read or write despite efforts by UNESCO and other global organizations.

International Literacy Day Facts 2023

Before attempting the quiz on International Literacy Day Quiz, let’s take a look at some of the facts related to world literacy day 2023.

1. Education includes literacy, which is a human right.
2. It is not a public holiday, but an international observance
3. On September 8th, the world celebrates International Literacy Day. September 8th, 1967, was the first time it was observed. The International Literacy Day 2023 theme is “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies”.
4. In Paris, France, UNESCO is responsible for appointing a jury to award International Literacy Prizes, which are recognized on International Literacy Day.
5. Globally, there are still 750 million illiterate adults, most of whom are women, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). One out of five children does not attend school. Approximately 263 million children and youth aged 6-17 make up this group.
6. The logo of UNESCO depicts a drawing of a temple with the “UNESCO” acronym under its roof and on top of its foundation. Often, this logo appears on promotional materials for International Literacy Day.

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International Literacy Day Quiz 2023

Following are the important international literacy day quiz questions and answers that you can attempt to improve your understanding. 

When is Literacy Day celebrated in India? 

• 1st September 
• 26th September 
• 8th September 
• 9th September

What is the theme of International Literacy Day 2023? 

• Literacy and Multilingualism 
• Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies
• Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces; Exploring Opportunities and Possibilities
• Literacy for a human-centered recovery: Narrowing the digital divide

When was Literacy Day first celebrated? 

• 1947 
• 1958 
• 1967 
• 1974

Which organization designated International Literacy Day? 

• WHO 
• UN 
• UNESCO 
• None

How many people worldwide cannot read or write? 

• 23 million 
• 128 million 
• 12% of the world population 
• 773 million (Source)

Over 2/3 of all illiterate people are women. 

• True
• False

Which country has the highest number of illiterate adults? 

• Pakistan 
• India 
• Chile 
• Zimbabwe

What percentage of children worldwide do not go to school? 

• 8% 
• 15% 
• 2% 
• 38%

How can we change the destiny of illiterate children? (More than one correct answer) 

• Re-direct military spending to education 
• Encourage gender equality 
• Engage people in meaningful social processes 
• Limit education to those who want it

Literacy is a human right? 

• False 
• True

Literacy rate of India 2023? 

• 77.7 %
• 67.91% 
• 84.32% 
• 25.19%

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Literacy Rate in India State-wise 2023 List

National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21 reports male literacy at the India level in 2021 at 84.4% and female literacy at 71.5%. 

At the all-India level, the male-female gap is 12.9 percentage points, with male literacy at 84.7% and female literacy at 70.3%. Kerala has the smallest gap of 2.2 percentage points between male and female literacy.

Among all Indian states, Andhra Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate of 66.4%, while Kerala has the highest with 96.2%. Delhi is in second place with 88.7%. Listed below are the literacy rates of the states and union territories of India.

States & Union Territories	Male Literacy Rate %	Female Literacy Rate %	Average Literacy Rate %
A&N islands	90.11	81.84	86.27
Andhra Pradesh	73.4	59.5	66.4
Arunachal Pradesh	73.69	59.57	66.95
Assam	90.1	81.2	85.9
Bihar	79.7	60.5	70.9
Chhattisgarh	85.4	68.7	77.3
Chandigarh	90.54	81.38	86.43
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	86.46	65.93	77.65
Daman & Diu	91.48	79.59	87.07
Delhi	93.7	82.4	88.7
Goa	92.81	81.84	87.4
Gujarat	89.5	74.8	82.4
Haryana	88	71.3	80.4
Himachal Pradesh	92.9	80.5	86.6
Jammu & Kashmir	85.7	68	77.3
Jharkhand	83	64.7	74.3
Karnataka	83.4	70.5	77.2
Kerala	97.4	95.2	96.2
Lakshadweep	96.11	88.25	92.28
Madhya Pradesh	81.2	65.5	73.7
Maharashtra	90.7	78.4	84.8
Manipur	86.49	73.17	79.85
Meghalaya	77.17	73.78	75.48
Mizoram	93.72	89.4	91.58
Nagaland	83.29	76.69	80.11
Odisha	84	70.3	77.3
Puducherry	92.12	81.22	86.55
Punjab	88.5	78.5	83.7
Rajasthan	80.8	57.6	69.7
Sikkim	87.29	76.43	82.2
Tamil Nadu	87.9	77.9	82.9
Telangana	80.5	65.1	72.8
Tripura	92.18	83.15	87.75
Uttarakhand	94.3	80.7	87.6
Uttar Pradesh	81.8	63.4	73.0
West Bengal	84.8	76.1	80.5
All-India	84.7	70.3	77.7

Highest Literacy Rate State in India 2023

State	Male	Female	Average
Kerala	97.4	95.2	96.2
Mizoram	93.72	89.4	91.58
Delhi	93.7	82.4	88.7
Tripura	92.18	83.15	87.75
Uttarakhand	94.3	80.7	87.6
Goa	92.81	81.84	87.4
Himachal Pradesh	92.9	80.5	86.6
Assam	90.1	81.2	85.9
Maharashtra	90.7	78.4	84.8
Punjab	88.5	78.5	83.7

Lowest Literacy Rate State in India 2023

State	Male	Female	Average
Andhra Pradesh	73.4	59.5	66.4
Rajasthan	80.8	57.6	69.7
Bihar	79.7	60.5	70.9
Telangana	80.5	65.1	72.8
Uttar Pradesh	81.8	63.4	73.0
Madhya Pradesh	81.2	65.5	73.7
Jharkhand	83	64.7	74.3
Karnataka	83.4	70.5	77.2
Chhattisgarh	85.4	68.7	77.3
Jammu & Kashmir	85.7	68	77.3

Source: Survey by National Statistical Office (NSO). *UTs & NE States based on 2011 Census

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