Sharpest Rise Female Literacy
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Question (English)
According to Table 4.6, which state experienced the sharpest rise in female literacy between 2001 and 2011?
- Kerala
- Bihar ✓ Correct
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Bihar experienced one of the sharpest rises in female literacy, going from 33.1% in 2001 to 53.3% in 2011 — an increase of about 20 percentage points.
Key Points:
- Bihar: 33.1% → 53.3% (rise of 20.2 percentage points).
- Jharkhand also rose sharply: 38.9% → 56.2% (17.3 points).
- Uttar Pradesh: 42.2% → 59.3% (17.1 points).
- Kerala had a modest rise: 87.7% → 92.0% (4.3 points) as it was already high.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. Kerala: Already had very high literacy, so the rise was smaller in percentage points.
- C. Maharashtra: Rose from 67.0% to 75.5% — only 8.5 points.
- D. Tamil Nadu: Rose from 64.4% to 73.9% — only 9.5 points.
📚 About this Topic — CH-4: Presentation of Data
This multiple choice question is from CH-4: Presentation of Data, NCERT Books, Statistics for Economics. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from CH-4: Presentation of Data to strengthen your preparation.
