Arrange the following states in ascending order in terms of their literacy rate according to (Census 2011):
A. Gujarat
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Punjab
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → C, B, D, A
(C) Bihar — first, the lowest, 63.82 per cent.
(B) Uttar Pradesh — second, 69.72 per cent.
(D) Punjab — third, 76.68 per cent.
(A) Gujarat — last, the highest of the four, 79.31 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:
Table 3.3: India Literacy Rates, 2011 |
