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42,933 candidates clear Literacy Exam, 96-year-old Karthyayani becomes roaring hit in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 31 (UNI) About 42,933 candidates have cleared the literacy examination in Kerala, which constitutes a pass percentage of 99.084 per cent.
The candidates took the test under 'Aksharalaksham' literacy programme of Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA).
The oldest candidate Karthyayani Amma (96 years) of Cheppad village of Haripad in Alappuzha district scored 98 marks, out of 100.
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