Asked: U.P. P.C.S. (Mains), 1995, U.P. P.C.S. (Mains), 2000medium Level
ID: 6acfd9f59b59196aa7e6a506
QUESTION STATEMENT:
'जो लिखना-पढ़ना जानता हो' उसके लिए एक शब्द है-
What is the single word for 'one who knows how to read and write' (literate)?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
CorrectSaakshar (Literate)
साक्षर
B
Sarvajna (Omniscient)
सर्वज्ञ
C
Vidvaan (Scholar)
विद्वान
D
Nirakshar (Illiterate)
निरक्षर
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option A (Saakshar (Literate))
'जो लिखना-पढ़ना जानता हो' उसे 'साक्षर' कहते हैं। जो पढ़ना-लिखना न जानता हो उसे 'निरक्षर' कहते हैं।
The single word for 'one who can read and write' is 'Saakshar' (literate). Illiterate is 'Nirakshar'.