Question

Male literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to the 2011 census, is ______________.
(A) 66.11
(B) 79.19
(C) 52.12
(D) 85.12

Answer 1

Hint: The average literacy rate in Rajasthan grew to 60.41% in 2001. This was the highest leap in India's percentage of literacy reported (23% increase in female literacy).

Complete answer:
Rajasthan is a province in north-west India. The area of the state is 342,239 square kilometres (132,139 sq. mi), or 10.4% of India's total geographical area. By area, it is the largest Indian state and the seventh-largest in terms of population. The Thar Desert (also known as the "Great Indian Desert") is also situated in the state.
Literacy and education levels are fundamental measures of the degree of progress that a nation achieves. In general, the spread of literacy is related to important characteristics of modern society, such as modernization, urbanisation, industrialisation, communication, and trade. Literacy is an important contribution to the overall growth of individuals, helping them to better understand and react adequately to their social, political, and cultural climate.
India's 2011 literacy rate is 74.0%. The literacy rate among women is 65.5%, while the literacy rate among men is 82.1%. It indicates that the difference between literary rates of the sexes at the national level is 16.6 percentage points.
Rajasthan has focused on improving education in recent years. Sustained attempts have been made by the state government to increase the quality of education. As of the 2011 census, Rajasthan's average literacy rate is 66.11 percent. Rajasthan's male literacy rate is 79.19 percent while the female literacy rate is 52.12 percent. While the literacy rate in Rajasthan is below the national average, the state has been lauded for its efforts and successes in raising literacy rates.

Therefore, the correct answer is (B) 79.19

Note: In rural areas, there is more of a difference in literacy rates. Higher literacy rates have been reported for both men and women in urban areas, and the gap between the sexes is also lower.