Which districts of Rajasthan have the maximum and minimum literacy rate respectively as per 2011 census?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Kota and Jalore
Explanation:
• As per Census 2011, Kota district recorded the highest literacy rate in Rajasthan at 76.56%.
• Jalore district recorded the lowest literacy rate at 54.86%.
• Kota’s high literacy is supported by greater urbanization and a strong educational ecosystem (including the coaching industry).
• Jalore’s low literacy resulted from rural population dominance and historically lower female literacy levels.
• These rankings are officially reported in the District Census Handbook (2011).
Information Booster:
• Rajasthan’s overall literacy rate in 2011 was 66.11%.
• Female literacy improved significantly between 2001 and 2011, yet large inter-district variations persisted.
Additional Knowledge:
Jaipur and Jalore (Option a)
• Jaipur ranks high but not the highest—Kota surpasses it.
Ajmer and Pratapgarh (Option c)
• Neither district holds the extreme maximum/minimum literacy positions.
Jalore and Kota (Option d)
• Jalore is lowest, correct—but Kota is the highest, so the order is reversed.