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    The state or union territory of India which had the third highest value in literacy rate in Census 2011 was-
    Question

    The state or union territory of India which had the third highest value in literacy rate in Census 2011 was-

    A.

    Lakshadweep

    B.

    Tripura

    C.

    Mizoram

    D.

    Goa

    Correct option is C

    The correct answer is (c) Mizoram

    Mizoram is ranked 3rd in the overall literacy rate among the states or union territories in India.
    The literacy rate in Mizoram has seen an upward trend and is 93.33% as per Census 2011. Of that:

    Key Points:

    Literacy in India:

    The top 3 and bottom 3 Literacy States:

    • Male literacy: 93.35%
    • Female literacy: 89.27%
    • The 15th official census in India, conducted in 2011, recorded:
      • The literacy rate in India as 74.04%.
    • Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India, followed by Lakshadweep and Mizoram.
    • The lowest literacy rate in India is observed in the state of Bihar.

    Additional Information:

    Census Facts 2011:

    • Thane district of Maharashtra: The most populated district in India.
    • Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh: The least populated district in India.
    • Kurung Valley of Arunachal Pradesh: Registered the highest population growth rate of 111.01%.
    • Mahe district of Puducherry: Has the highest sex ratio of 1176 females per 1000 males.
    • Daman district: Has the lowest sex ratio of 533 females per 1000 males.
    • Northeast Delhi: Recorded the highest population density with 37,346 persons per 1 km².
    • Dibang Valley: Recorded the lowest population density with 1 person per 1 km².

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