Correct option is B
The correct answer is (b) Urban males.
• As per Census 2011, urban males exhibit the highest literacy rate at 87.6%.
Information Booster:
• First Census of India: Conducted in 1871, led by Sir William Cunningham.
• Census Purpose: To gather data on population, distribution, and literacy.
• Frequency: Conducted every 10 years.
• Governing Authority: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, headed by Dr. Vivek Joshi (Ministry of Home Affairs).
• Current Census: The 2021 Census was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.