Question

The literacy rate of Rajasthan, according to the 2011 census, is_____?
A. 66.11
B. 79.19
C. 52.12
D. 78.16

Answer 1

Hint: The percentage of literate people in Rajasthan is not only affected by economical but also social factors which became a cause for being ranked in the lower range of literacy rate census. It did see a rise of 6 % from its previous count.

Complete answer:
Rajasthan is the state with the desert that is 7th largest in India by area. It has very little forest cover. It is a popular hub of rich culture. It is rich in traditions and culture which was used to improve its economy by building industries to export their products and opening businesses to promote their artistic culture. The habitations in the desert area are at distances from each other which is disadvantageous for children who wish to attend school but they are far away. Lack of water in the area makes people travel to far off places which have water. This takes up much time and along with other household chores, people usually want to keep their children at home for help. People that belong to higher strata of society do have an upper hand over the social and educational structure of this society and women, poor and lower caste, etc., are the ones that are prevented from being literate. Although, there have been people who actively participated in improving the educational status of Rajasthan the conservative society was agitated against several of these ideas. They did not support the education of women as they were only expected to do household chores. There also have been agitations from upper caste people to not be in the vicinity of people from lower caste because of the practice of untouchability.

So, the correct answer is Option A.

Note: The female literacy is low, even when it is compared with the states that have overall lesser literacy. People have been very much against the governmental order that requires members of the panchayat to have minimal education till 8th standard.