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Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 335Interactive Test Mode
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Q335. What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 2001 census? 1. Mizoram 2. Kerala 3. Goa 4. Nagaland Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 2001 census?

  1. Mizoram
  2. Kerala
  3. Goa
  4. Nagaland

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 2, 1, 3, 4

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According to the 2001 Census of India, the female literacy rates were: • Kerala: 87.86% • Mizoram: 86.75% • Goa: 75.51% • Nagaland: 61.46% Thus, the correct descending order is Kerala (2) > Mizoram (1) > Goa (3) > Nagaland (4).

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Kerala consistently led all Indian states in female literacy in 2001, followed closely by Mizoram.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2005 (Q335)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 2, 1, 3, 4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2005 Q335

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2005 GS Paper I Question 335 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2005 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (A): "2, 1, 3, 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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