hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    According to the census of India 2011, which group of states and union territories from the following recorded the highest literacy rate?
    Question

    According to the census of India 2011, which group of states and union territories from the following recorded the highest literacy rate?

    A.

    Goa and Lakshadweep

    B.

    Mizoram and Delhi

    C.

    Kerala and Lakshadweep

    D.

    Kerala and Puducherry

    Correct option is C

    The correct Ans is (c) Kerala and Lakshadweep
    As per the Census of India 2011, Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate among states at 94%, while Lakshadweep had the highest literacy rate among union territories at 91.85%. These regions have consistently maintained high literacy levels due to a strong emphasis on education, effective policies, and widespread awareness of its importance.
    Information Booster:
    · Kerala: Known as the most literate state in India due to its robust public education system.
    · Lakshadweep: Achieved high literacy rates through concentrated efforts in providing quality education to its small population.
    · Mizoram (Option b): Also performed well with a literacy rate of 91.33%, ranking second among states.
    · Delhi (Option b): Recorded a literacy rate of 86.21%.
    · Puducherry (Option d): Literacy rate stood at 85.85%, lower than Lakshadweep.
    · The overall literacy rate of India as per Census 2011 was 74.04% (Male: 82.14%, Female: 65.46%).

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC CGL T-I Similar Paper (Held on 12 Sep 2025 S2)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC CGL T-I GA Section Test 01

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon25 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon50 Marks
    • timerIcon15 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC CGL T-I Full Mock Test 1 (Exam Level)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon100 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon200 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘Delhi Police Constable’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    383k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow