64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018

Among the states of India, Bihar ranks in terms of lowest literacy rate (2011 Census):

aFirst✓ Correct
bSecond
cThird
dFourth
eNone of the above/More than one of the above

Explanation

According to the final data of the Census, 2011, Kerala’s literacy rate is 94.0 percent, which is the highest in India, whereas Bihar’s literacy rate is 61.8 percent, which is the lowest in India. Clearly, in terms of the lowest literacy rate, Bihar ranks first.

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