According to the Census of India, 2011, in which state was the lowest female literacy rate recorded?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bihar.
According to the Census of India, 2011, the lowest female literacy rate among the given states was recorded in Bihar.
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Bihar had a female literacy rate of around 53.3%, lower than West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha.
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Factors included socio-economic challenges, gender biases, early marriage, and poor access to education in rural areas.
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Efforts like schemes for girl child education and school enrollment drives have since been implemented to improve female literacy in the state.