Q936
As per Economic Survey 2017 - 18, what is the rank of Punjab among all states of India for literacy rate?
A.
14th
B.
15th
AnswerC.
16th
D.
17th
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels. As per Census 2011, the state has literacy level of 75.84%. The male literacy rate is 80.44% however the female literacy rate is 70.73%. Punjab ranks 15th in literacy rate among all the states of India