Which of the following states have the highest literacy rate, according to census 2011?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Kerala.
- According to the 2011 census, Kerala has the highest literacy rate (93.91% literacy), After this comes the number of Lakshadweep and Mizoram.
- Kerala has a sex ratio of 1084 females for every 1000 males.
- Only Kerala and Puducherry have more females than males among the northeastern states which have exceptionally high literacy rates.
- Lakshadweep ranks second in overall literacy rate (92.28%) and Mizoram ranks third in India in overall literacy rate (91.58%).
- The lowest literacy rate in India is observed in the state of Bihar.