GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Population2006

Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). 2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacy rate Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. While Kerala had the highest overall literacy rate in the Census 2001, the smallest gap (difference) between male and female literacy rates was actually recorded in Mizoram, not Kerala. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. According to the Census 2001, the national average literacy rate was about 64.8%. Rajasthan's literacy rate in 2001 was about 60.4%, which is below the national average, not above. 3. Therefore, neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct.

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