According to Census of India 2011, which of the following States/Union Territories are in correct descending order of literacy rate?

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  1. Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra
  2. Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram
  3. Kerala, Puducherry, Goa
  4. Kerala, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu

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Option 2 : Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram
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The correct answer is Kerala, Lakshadweep, Mizoram.

Key Points

  • Kerala:-
    • Kerala has consistently been at the top of the literacy rate rankings in India for several decades.
    • It has the highest literacy rate in India at 94.0%. 
  • Lakshadweep:-
    • It has a literacy rate of 91.85%.
    • Lakshadweep is a Union Territory of India with a small population of around 65,000 people.
  • Mizoram:-
    • It is a state in Northeast India with a predominantly Christian population.
    • Mizoram has a literacy rate of 91.33%.

Additional Information

  • Goa has a literacy rate of 87.4%.
  • Maharashtra has a literacy rate of 82.9%.
  • Puducherry has a literacy rate of 86.55%.
  • Uttarakhand has a literacy rate of 79.6%.
  • Tamil Nadu has a literacy rate of 80.09%.
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