In recent decades, the literacy rate of Rajasthan has increased significantly. In 1991, the state's literacy rate was only 38.55% (54.99% male and 20.44% female). In 2001, the literacy rate increased to 60.41% (75.70% male and 43.85% female). This was the highest leap in the percentage of literacy recorded in India (the rise in female literacy being 23%). At the Census 2011, Rajasthan had a literacy rate of 67.06% (80.51% male and 52.66% female). Although Rajasthan's literacy rate is below the national average of 74.04% and although its female literacy rate is the lowest in the country, the state has been praised for its efforts and achievements in raising male and female literacy rates. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 1991? ANS1 38.55% QSN2 How many females had the ability to read in Rajasthan in 1991? ANS2 20.44% QSN3 What was the rise in female literacy between 1991 and 2001 in Rajasthan? ANS3 23% QSN4 What is the national average for literacy in India? ANS4 74.04% QSN5 What was the literacy rate of Rajasthan in 2001? ANS5 60.41%