Which one among the following State has the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001?
A
Chhattisgarh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Orissa
D
Rajasthan
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks which state among the options had the highest female literacy rate as per the Census 2001.
2. The options are Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa (now Odisha), and Rajasthan.
3. According to the Census 2001 data:
- Female Literacy Rate in Chhattisgarh was 51.85%.
- Female Literacy Rate in Madhya Pradesh was 50.29%.
- Female Literacy Rate in Orissa was 50.51%.
- Female Literacy Rate in Rajasthan was 43.85%.
4. Comparing these values, Chhattisgarh (51.85%) had the highest female literacy rate among the four given states.
5. Therefore, the correct answer is (A).