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.