Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Rajasthan.
· According to the 2011 Census of India, Rajasthan had the lowest female literacy rate among all Indian states, with a female literacy rate of approximately 52.66%.
· Rajasthan's low female literacy rate reflects the challenges the state faces in terms of gender inequality and access to education for women, particularly in rural areas.
· Despite efforts to improve education, social and cultural factors have contributed to the slower progress in female literacy in the state.
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Jharkhand: Had a female literacy rate of approximately 56.21% as per the 2011 Census.
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Uttar Pradesh: Recorded a female literacy rate of about 57.18% in the 2011 Census.
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Kerala: Stands out with the highest female literacy rate in India, at around 92.07% as per the 2011 Census, reflecting its strong educational system and emphasis on gender equality.