Question

As per Census 2011, which of the following northern states has the highest literacy rate?

• A. Haryana
• B. Uttarakhand
• C. Punjab
• D. Himachal Pradesh

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Himachal Pradesh

Literacy Rate in Northern States (Census 2011)

Himachal Pradesh: The Leader

• As per the Census 2011 data, Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest literacy rate among the northern states of India.

• The state achieved a literacy rate of 82.80%.

Comparative Analysis of Northern States (Census 2011)

Understanding the literacy rates of neighboring states provides context:

• Uttarakhand followed with a literacy rate of 78.82%.

• Punjab had a literacy rate of 75.84%.

• Jammu & Kashmir (including present-day Ladakh) recorded 67.16%.

• Haryana reported a literacy rate of 75.55%.

• Uttar Pradesh, one of the most populous states, had a literacy rate of 67.68%.

• Rajasthan, another large northern state, had a literacy rate of 66.11%.