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According to the Census 2011, which of the following states has the highest literacy rate?
Question

According to the Census 2011, which of the following states has the highest literacy rate?

A.

Goa

B.

Kerala

C.

Karnataka

D.

Tamil Nadu

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) KeralaExplanation:
· As per Census 2011, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 94.0%.
· The state has consistently topped literacy rankings due to its emphasis on education and public awareness.
Information Booster:
· National average literacy rate (2011): 74.04%.
· Male literacy rate: 82.14%; Female: 65.46%.
· Tripura was second with 87.75%.
· Kerala was the first Indian state to achieve 100% primary education.
· Literacy campaigns like 'Akshaya' contributed to Kerala’s literacy success.
· Literacy is calculated for population aged 7 and above.
Additional Information:
· Goa: Had a literacy rate of 88.7%, not the highest.
· Karnataka: 75.4% literacy rate, lower than national average.
· Tamil Nadu: 80.1% literacy rate as per 2011 Census.

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