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Question

According to the census of 1991 2011 the highest literacy rate was recorded in Kerala followed by:

  1. Chandigarh
  2. Delhi
  3. Mizoram
  4. Lakshadweep

Answer:

Option D: Lakshadweep

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lakshadweep”.

According to the 2011 census of India, the literacy rate was 74.04%. The literacy rate for males was 82.14% and 65.46% for females. The states with the highest literacy rates were: Kerala: 93.91% > Lakshadweep: 92.28% > Mizoram: 91.58%