What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 Census ?
1. I. Mizoram
2. II. Kerala
3. III. Goa
4. IV. Nagaland
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
II, III, I, IV
B
II, I, III, IV
C
II, III, IV, I
D
I, II, III, IV
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. The question asks for the correct descending order of states based on female literacy rates according to the 1991 Census.
2. The female literacy rates for the given states in the 1991 Census were approximately:
- Kerala (II): 86.17%
- Mizoram (I): 78.60%
- Goa (III): 67.09%
- Nagaland (IV): 54.75%
3. Arranging these in descending order gives: Kerala > Mizoram > Goa > Nagaland.
4. This corresponds to the sequence II, I, III, IV.