WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which district of West Bengal has the lowest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?

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

Answer options

  1. Purulia
  2. Bankura
  3. Malda
  4. Uttar Dinajpur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Uttar Dinajpur

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (D) Uttar Dinajpur šŸ“š Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Dinajpur recorded the lowest literacy rate in West Bengal, at approximately 59.07%. Purba Medinipur holds the record for the highest literacy rate in the state. Literacy rates in India are a key indicator of socio-economic development. While West Bengal's average literacy (76.26%) is above the national average, significant disparities exist between different districts.