Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Rohtas
Explanation:
- According to the Census 2011, Rohtas is the district with the highest literacy rate in Bihar.
- The literacy rate of Rohtas district stands at 73.37%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
- It leads both in male literacy and female literacy rates within the state.
- The overall literacy rate of Bihar as per the 2011 Census is 61.80%, making it the state with the lowest literacy rate in India.
- Purnia is the district with the lowest literacy rate in Bihar, recorded at 51.08%.
Patna (Option a)
- Patna is the capital city and has a very high literacy rate of 70.68%, but it ranks second, just behind Rohtas.
- Munger has a commendable literacy rate of 70.46%, making it one of the more literate districts, but it is not the highest.
- Bhojpur ranks third in the state with a literacy rate of 70.47%, closely following Patna.
So the correct answer is (c)