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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 50

SSC MTS - 15 July 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q50

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As per Census 2011, which of the following was the most literate state of India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Kerala.

As per the 2011 Census, Kerala was the most literate state in India with a literacy rate of 94.00%. Known for its strong emphasis on education, Kerala has consistently topped literacy rankings due to effective government policies, social reforms, and high female literacy rates.

Other options:

  1. Punjab (75.84%) – Ranked higher than the national average (74.04%) but lower than Kerala.

  2. Chhattisgarh (70.28%) – Below the national average, with challenges in tribal education.

  3. Bihar (61.80%) – The least literate state in 2011 due to socio-economic barriers and low female literacy.

Kerala’s success stems from early investments in education, while other states lag due to infrastructural and gender disparities.