Question

In 2011, the lowest literacy rate was recorded in the state of __________________.
A. Bihar
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Jammu & Kashmir
D. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint: As per census 2011, the literacy rate of India is 74.04%. The male literacy rate is 82.14%, while the female literacy rate is 65.46%.

Complete step by step answer:
1. The optimum literacy rate is the key to the socio-economic progress of a nation.
2. The literacy rate of India is 74.04% according to Census 2011.
3. The male literacy rate is 82.14%, while the female literacy rate is 65.46%.
4. Among the leading states, Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 93.91%.
5. The second-highest literacy rate is recorded in Mizoram (91.58%).
6. Among the Union Territories, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 92.28%.
7. Male literacy is highest in Lakshadweep (96.11%). The state with the second-highest male literacy rate is Kerala (96.02%).
8. Female literacy is highest in Kerala (91.98%), second highest is in Mizoram (89.40%).
9. Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India (63.82%).
10. The lowest male literacy is in Bihar (73.39%).
11. The lowest female literacy is in Rajasthan (52.66%).
So, in India, there is a wide gender disparity in the literacy rate.
The low female literacy rate inevitably has a negative impact on population stabilization and family planning, since female literacy is a strong predictor of the use of contraceptives among married couples, even in cases where women do not have economic independence.
So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: Literacy rate of India is 74.04% according to the Census of 2011. The state with the highest literacy rate in Kerala, while Bihar has the lowest of the same.