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According to the Census of India 2011, identify the correct pair of State and Union Territories which recorded the highest literacy rate.
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According to the Census of India 2011, identify the correct pair of State and Union Territories which recorded the highest literacy rate.

A.

Mizoram and Lakshadweep

B.

Kerala and Chandigarh

C.

Goa and Puducherry

D.

Kerala and Lakshadweep

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kerala and Lakshadweep.
 The correct pair of State and Union Territory with the highest literacy rate according to the Census of India 2011 is (d) Kerala and Lakshadweep.
 The literacy rate is the total percentage of the population of an area at a particular time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding.
 Literacy is a key for every country's socio-economic progress, and the rate of literacy in India has grown to 74.00% (2011 figure) from 12% at the end of British rule in 1947.
Facts to remember:
 As per the 2011 Census, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate among all Union Territories in India, standing at 92.28%.
 Kerala holds the top position in terms of overall literacy rate with 93.91%.
 Additionally, Kerala also leads in female literacy rates, boasting an impressive 91.98%.
 Bihar ranks the lowest in the country with a literacy rate of 61.8%.

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