Identify the option that arranges the following states' literacy rates in descending order, according to Census 2011.

A. Kerala

B. Himachal Pradesh

C. Haryana

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  1. (A), (C), (B)
  2. (B), (A), (C)
  3. (C), (B), (A)
  4. (A), (B), (C)

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Option 4 : (A), (B), (C)
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The correct answer is (A), (B), (C).
Key Points
  • According to Census 2011, the literacy rates of the states in descending order are Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.
  • Kerala has the highest literacy rate of 94% among all the states in India.
  • Haryana has a literacy rate of 75.6%.
  • Himachal Pradesh has a literacy rate of 82.80%.

Additional Information

  • The Indian Census is the largest single source of a variety of statistical information on different characteristics of the people of India.
  • The first census of India was conducted by Lord Mayo in 1872.
  • The first official census was started by Lord Ripon in 1881.
  • In 2011 it is 15 census of India.
  • It comes to the Ministry of Home Affairs From 1961.
  • The slogan of the 2011 Census is Our Census Our Future.
  • C M Chandramauli was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India for the 2011 Indian Census.
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