Question

Which of the following is a major reason for the high literacy rate in Kerala, a key factor in its economic development?

• A. The extensive network of private and religious educational institutions across the state.
• B. Substantial financial grants and educational policies enacted by the central Indian government.
• C. High levels of overseas remittances that allowed families to invest heavily in private tutoring and schooling.
• D. Early initiatives by Travancore and Cochin princely states.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Early initiatives by Travancore and Cochin princely states.

• The princely states of Travancore and Cochin made significant investments in education well before the formation of Kerala, laying the foundation for a high literacy rate.

• This early emphasis on education is a crucial historical factor.