DSSSB 14 August 2024
Non Nursing Subjects
Easy
According to the Census 2011 of India, which of the following states has the lowest literacy rate?
Appeared in: DSSSB 14 August 2024
Explanation
- According to the official 2011 Census of India data, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate among the given options.
- The effective literacy rate for Arunachal Pradesh was recorded as 66.95%.
- This rate is lower than that of Rajasthan (67.06%), Uttar Pradesh (69.72%), and Gujarat (79.31%).
- It's important to note that while Arunachal Pradesh is the correct answer among the choices, the state with the absolute lowest literacy rate in India is Bihar (63.82%).
Why Other Options Were Wrong
- Option A: Gujarat has the highest literacy rate among the four options, recorded at 79.31% in the 2011 Census.
- Option B: Uttar Pradesh's literacy rate of 69.72% is higher than that of both Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- Option C: Rajasthan has a low literacy rate of 67.06%, but it is slightly higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh (66.95%).
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Clinical Relevance
- Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian States by Literacy Rate (Census 2011) as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
- Literacy is a key social determinant of health. Higher literacy rates in a population are strongly correlated with better health outcomes, including lower infant mortality, higher life expectancy, and better utilization of healthcare services.
- For community health nurses, understanding the literacy levels of a region is crucial for designing effective health education programs and communication materials that are easy to understand.
- What if the question asked for the state with the lowest female literacy rate among the options? The answer might change. According to the 2011 Census, Rajasthan had one of the lowest female literacy rates in the country (52.66%), which was lower than Arunachal Pradesh's female literacy rate (59.57%), highlighting a significant gender disparity that impacts maternal and child health.
How to Approach the Question
- First, identify the key components of the question: 'lowest literacy rate', the specific 'states' listed, and the data source, 'Census 2011'.
- Recognize this as a factual recall question from General Knowledge, a subject often included in nursing entrance exams.
- Mentally review the general socio-economic development and literacy rankings of Indian states. States in the North-East and the 'BIMARU' states (Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) have historically had lower literacy rates.
- Evaluate the given options: Gujarat is a relatively high-literacy state. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are known for lower literacy. Arunachal Pradesh is a north-eastern state, also with developmental challenges.
- Compare the likely candidates. The competition is between Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh. Recall or deduce that Arunachal Pradesh has a slightly lower rate.
- Select the state with the absolute lowest literacy percentage among the choices provided, even if it's not the lowest in the entire country.
Concept Tested & Keywords
- Concept Tested: Indian States by Literacy Rate (Census 2011)
- Stem keywords: Census 2011, India, lowest literacy rate
- Lead-in keywords: which of the following
- Negative lead-in flag: false
Question ID
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Reference Book
E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 1 — Subpart C (pp 404-604 of 604) p. 180-182
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