The literacy rate of males in India as per the 2011 census is around________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 82%

Explanation:

As per the Census 2011 data:

• The literacy rate of males in India was recorded at approximately 82.14%.
• In comparison, the female literacy rate stood at around 65.46%.
• The overall literacy rate of the country was 74.04%.

Information Booster:

• Census Year: 2011 (latest available complete national census)
• Conducted by: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India

Top 3 States/UTs in Literacy:

1. Kerala – 93.91% (Highest)
2. Lakshadweep – 92.28%
3. Mizoram – 91.58%

Bottom 3 States:

1. Bihar – 63.82% (Lowest)
2. Arunachal Pradesh – 66.95%
3. Rajasthan – 67.06%