What was the literacy rate in India according to the 2011 Census? 

Correct option is D

The correct answer is: (d) 74.04%

• According to the 2011 Census of India, the national literacy rate was 74.04%.

• This figure represents the percentage of the population aged 7 years and above who could read and write with understanding in any language.

• The literacy rate showed a significant increase from 64.83% in the 2001 Census.

• The literacy rate for males was 82.14%, and for females, it was 65.46%.

• Kerala had the highest literacy rate among Indian states, with 94.00% in 2011.

• Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rate at 61.80%.

• The youth literacy rate (ages 15–24) was reported at 81.1%, with 84.4% for males and 74.4% for females.