SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 10

Correct Answer

Rajasthan

Explanation

According to the 75th Round of the National Sample Survey (NSS) conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) between July 2017 and June 2018, Rajasthan recorded the lowest female literacy rate in India. The report, titled 'Household Social Consumption: Education in India', highlighted that the female literacy rate in Rajasthan stood at 57.6%.

While Bihar historically recorded the lowest female literacy rate in the 2011 Census (51.5%), it showed progress in the NSS 2018 survey with a female literacy rate of 58.7%, which placed it slightly above Rajasthan.

Key Points

The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan combined for both males and females was recorded at 69.7% in the survey. The male literacy rate in Rajasthan stood significantly higher at 80.8%, highlighting a substantial gender gap in education within the state. Across India, the survey estimated the average female literacy rate to be 70.3%, compared to a male literacy rate of 84.7%. Kerala maintained its position at the top with the highest female literacy rate at 95.2%.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: What was the specific female literacy percentage recorded by Rajasthan in the 75th National Sample Survey (2017-18)?

Answer: 57.6%.

Question: Which state recorded the lowest overall (combined male and female) literacy rate in India as per the same 2018 NSS report?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh (66.4%).