UP High Court RO / ARO 05 Jan 2022 Shift 2

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

Verified Answer
A. Rajasthan
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Bihar

Explanation:

According to the Census 2011, Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among all Indian states, with a rate of approximately $61.8\%$. This figure was significantly lower than the national average of $74.04\%$. Option A, Rajasthan, had a literacy rate of about $66.1\%$. Option B, Jharkhand, recorded a literacy rate of around $66.4\%$. Option C, Chhattisgarh, had a literacy rate of approximately $70.3\%$. Therefore, Bihar stands out as having the lowest literacy rate among the given options and nationally in 2011.