Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Who among the following are the most literate in India as per 2001 2011 census?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Jains

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jains”.
Jains have the highest literacy rates for both males (97.4 per cent) and females (90.6 per cent).

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