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Census UPPSC 2018 GS-I
Question

Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate as per 2011 census?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Shrawasti

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shrawasti”.
According to the 2011 census, the Shrawasti district of Uttar Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate. The district has a literacy rate of 34.7% for females, which is significantly lower than the state average of 59.3%.

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