UPSC Prelims 1997·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 1991 Census? I. Mizoram II. Kerala III. Goa IV. Nagaland Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

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  1. AII, III, I, IV
  2. BII, I, III, IVCorrect
  3. CII, III, IV, I
  4. DI, II, IV, III

Explanation

The correct sequence is based on the 1991 Census data for female literacy rates in these states. Kerala held the highest position with a female literacy rate of approximately 86.1 percent. Mizoram followed in second place with approximately 78.6 percent. Goa occupied the third position with around 67.1 percent. Nagaland had the lowest rate among the four at approximately 54.8 percent. Therefore, the descending order is Kerala, Mizoram, Goa, and Nagaland, which corresponds to the sequence II, I, III, IV. This makes option B the correct answer.
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