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Question

Which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate as per 2011 census?

  1. Rampur
  2. Balrampur
  3. Shrawasti
  4. Bahraich

Answer:

Option C: Shrawasti

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Shrawasti”.

According to the 2011 census, the Shrawasti district of Uttar Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate. The district has a literacy rate of 34.7% for females, which is significantly lower than the state average of 59.3%.