According to the 2011 Census, which state ranks third from the bottom in terms of literacy rate?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Rajasthan.
- Rajasthan’s literacy rate was 66.11 % (7+ years) as per Census 2011.
- The male literacy rate was 79.19 % (7+ years) however the female literacy was 52.12 % (7+ years).
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In 2011, the total number of literates in Rajasthan stood at 38,275,282 out of which the males were 23,688,412 however the females were 14,586,870.