From Iran, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka—whose adult and youth literacy rate is highest?

From Iran, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka—whose adult and youth literacy rate is highest? (a) Iran (b) India (c) Pakistan (d) Sri Lanka ✅ Correct option: (d) Sri Lanka Explanation (200+ words) Sri Lanka has the highest adult and youth literacy rates among the four countries. Its education system emphasizes universal access, equity, and quality. Pakistan, by contrast, struggles with access and quality issues. This comparison highlights policy effectiveness and social investment differences. 10 PPSC Facts 1. Sri Lanka literacy near universal 2. Pakistan lowest among options 3. Adult literacy mirrors past policy 4. Youth literacy shows recent trends 5. Free education key factor 6. Gender parity in Sri Lanka 7. India improving rapidly 8. Iran high literacy 9. Literacy affects development 10. Comparative analysis common in exams