UPPSC 2013 GS-I Environment & Ecology
Question

Among the following Union Territories the female Literacy is highest according to Census 2011

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lakshdweep

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lakshdweep”.

According to the 2011 census, Lakshadweep has the highest female literacy rate among the Union Territories of India at 88.25%.

Overall literacy in India: Kerala > Lakshadweep > Mizoram > Goa

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