Which of the following states has the lowest female literacy rate as per Census of India 2011?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Rajasthan.
· As per the Census of India 2011, Rajasthan recorded the lowest female literacy rate among Indian states, with a rate of 52.66%.
· Female literacy has traditionally been lower in Rajasthan due to various socio-economic factors, including limited access to education in rural areas and cultural factors impacting girls’ education.
Additional Information:
· The overall literacy rate in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census was 66.11%, with a significant gender gap in literacy.
· Nationally, the female literacy rate in India in 2011 was 65.46%, while the male literacy rate was 82.14%, indicating a substantial gap in education between genders.
Other Options:
· Uttarakhand: Recorded a female literacy rate of 70.01%, which is higher than the national average.
· Orissa (now Odisha): Had a female literacy rate of 64.36%, close to the national average.
· Tamil Nadu: Known for relatively high literacy rates, Tamil Nadu recorded a female literacy rate of 73.44%, well above the national average.