Correct option is C
- According to the Census of India 2011, Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate in India, with a literacy rate of 93.91%.
- Lakshadweep also had a high literacy rate, with 92.28%, which contributed to this group having the highest literacy rate.
- The high literacy rates in Kerala and Lakshadweep can be attributed to effective educational policies, a strong emphasis on education, and significant investments in the education sector.
Additional Information:
- Kerala has been a pioneer in the field of education, with a strong focus on primary and secondary education. The state has also achieved remarkable success in adult literacy programs and higher education.
- Lakshadweep, although a smaller region, has also benefitted from government initiatives that promote education, particularly in the island communities
Other Options:
- Goa and Lakshadweep: While Goa has a high literacy rate (87.4%), it is not higher than the combination of Kerala and Lakshadweep.
- Mizoram and Delhi: While Delhi and Mizoram have relatively high literacy rates, they do not surpass the combination of Kerala and Lakshadweep.
- Kerala and Puducherry: Although Puducherry has a high literacy rate (86.55%), it is lower than the combined literacy rates of Kerala and Lakshadweep.
