Single Answer MCQ
Q-00045165
What significant change in literacy occurred during the nineteenth century in Europe?
1
Decrease in literacy rates
2
Mass literacy increase among children, women, and workers
3
Literacy was restricted to the elite
4
Women were discouraged from reading
Answer and Solution
Answer
B. Mass literacy increase among children, women, and workers
Solution:
The correct answer is B. The nineteenth century saw significant increases in mass literacy among various societal groups, particularly children, women, and workers, which expanded the readership base immensely.
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