WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the 2011 Census, which district of West Bengal has the highest literacy rate?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kolkata
  2. North 24 Parganas
  3. Purba Medinipur
  4. Howrah

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Purba Medinipur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Purba Medinipur šŸ“š Explanation: Purba Medinipur recorded the highest literacy rate in West Bengal during the 2011 Census, reaching approximately 87.02%. This surpassed the literacy rates of the metropolitan district of Kolkata and other highly urbanized areas. The district has a strong tradition of community-led educational initiatives and high enrollment in primary schools.