Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest STs literacy rate?

Kullu
Kangra
Hamirpur
Una

The correct answer is D. Una.

The literacy rate of Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Una district is 84.1%, which is the highest among all the districts of Himachal Pradesh. The literacy rate of STs in Kullu district is 82.2%, the literacy rate of STs in Kangra district is 79.9%, and the literacy rate of STs in Hamirpur district is 78.5%.

The following are the reasons for the high literacy rate of STs in Una district:

  • Una district has a high proportion of STs in its population. According to the 2011 census, STs constitute 23.8% of the population of Una district. This is higher than the proportion of STs in the population of Himachal Pradesh as a whole, which is 11.6%.
  • Una district has a good network of schools and colleges. There are a number of government and private schools and colleges in Una district, which provide quality education to the people of the district.
  • The government of Himachal Pradesh has implemented a number of schemes and programs for the upliftment of STs. These schemes and programs have helped to improve the literacy rate of STs in Una district.
  • The people of Una district are hardworking and have a positive attitude towards education. They believe that education is the key to success and they are willing to make sacrifices to ensure that their children get a good education.