This question tests knowledge of demographic data from the 2011 Census of India, specifically regarding literacy rates of states and Union Territories.
In 2011 Census, the highest literacy rate among the Union Territories was found in NCR of Delhi and followed by Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. As per 2011 Census, Bihar had the lowest literacy rate. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
Asked in Paper I Part II General Knowledge AAO AEGCL · Topic: India: Population (Literacy and Educational Status of the Population)
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