Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) Socio-economic and educational disparities
Explanation:
· States differ in access to schools, quality of education, economic development, and gender equality.
· Higher poverty → lower literacy.
· States with better welfare and education investment (Kerala, Himachal Pradesh) show higher literacy.
Information Booster:
· India’s literacy is measured for age 7+.
· Highest literacy: Kerala; lowest: Bihar.