According to Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the gap in the
literacy rates of males and females, highest?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Rajasthan.
· According to the Census of India 2011, Rajasthan had the highest gap in literacy rates between males and females. The male literacy rate in Rajasthan was 80.51%, while the female literacy rate was 52.66%, resulting in a significant gap of approximately 27.85%.
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· Meghalaya: The state had a much lower gap in literacy rates between males and females compared to Rajasthan, with male literacy at 77.17% and female literacy at 72.89%, resulting in a gap of about 4.28%.
· Mizoram: Mizoram had one of the lowest gaps in literacy rates, with male literacy at 93.72% and female literacy at 89.40%, leading to a gap of only 4.32%.
· Kerala: Kerala had the smallest gap in literacy rates, reflecting its high literacy levels overall. The male literacy rate was 96.11%, and the female literacy rate was 92.07%, resulting in a gap of just 4.04%.