Among the following States of India, which one has the lowest female literacy according to 2011 census ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Bihar
Female literacy, 2011: Bihar 53.33, Jharkhand 56.21, Uttar Pradesh 59.26 and Chhattisgarh 60.59 per cent.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: India: People and Economy — Chapter 3: Human Development
Table 3.3 : India Literacy Rates, 2011 |
