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According to 2011 census, which of the following states ranks the last in overall literacy rate?
1. Rajasthan
2. Uttar Pradesh 
3. Bihar
4. Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : Bihar

The correct answer is Bihar.

 

  • A person aged seven and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate.
  • Children below five years of age were necessarily treated as illiterates until the 1991 census.
  • The 15th official census in India was calculated in the year 2011.

 

  • According to the 2011 census:
    • The national literacy rate in the country is 74.04%.
      • The literacy rate among males is 82.14%.
      • The literacy rate among females is 65.46%.
    • Kerala retained the top with a 93.91% literacy rate.
    • Bihar ranks the last in the overall ranking with a 63.8% literacy rate.
    • Serchip in Mizoram is the most literate district in India.
    • Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh is the least literate district in India.
    • Lakshadweep is the most literate union territory in India with a 91.85% literacy rate.
    • Dadra Nagar Haveli is the least literate union territory in India with a 76.24% literacy rate.

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