Literal question
In strict confidence
<br />Ministry of Economic Planning and Development
<br />Central Statistical Office
<br /><span class="h1"><br />Population Census<br />Mauritius<br /></span>
<br /><span class="em">Night of 1-2 July 1990</span></p>
<p><span class="em">For persons aged 2 years and over:</span></p>
<p>19 Languages read and written ____</p>
<div class="i1">In which language(s) can the person, with understanding, both read and write a simple statement in his everyday life?<br />Consider creole and bhojpuri as languages.<br />Write 'none' for persons (including children) who cannot both read and write any language.</div>
Interviewer instructions
<span class="em">Primary and secondary education</span><div class="i1">Information on level of education is used to measure the national capacity for technological development, and the need for further education in the light of the requirements of the sectors of employment.</div><span class="h2">Column 19</span>
<br /><span class="h3">Languages read and written</span>
<br />State the language(s) in which the person can, with understanding, both read and write a simple statement in his or her everyday life. Do not include a language in which the person can read and write only his (her) name, figures, and memorized phrases.</p>
<p>Consider creole and <span class="lang">bhojpuri</span> as languages.</p>
<p>Write 'None' for persons (including children) who cannot read and write any language.
