Pakistan's literacy rate has historically lagged due to which commonly cited structural factor?
A
Excess of higher education institutions
B
Insufficient investment in primary and rural education
C
Overemphasis on technical training
D
Surplus of teachers in rural areas
Correct Answer: Option B — Insufficient investment in primary and rural education
Explanation:
Pakistan's relatively low literacy rate compared to regional peers is largely attributed to insufficient investment in primary and rural education, alongside gender disparities and resource constraints in many districts.