The correct answer is: C. 73.20%
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate of Assam is 73.20%. This means that 73.20% of the population of Assam aged 7 and above can read and write. The literacy rate for males is 77.20% and the literacy rate for females is 68.90%. The literacy rate has increased from 60.40% in 2001 to 73.20% in 2011. This is an increase of 12.80%. The increase in literacy rate is due to a number of factors, including the expansion of education facilities, the improvement in the quality of education, and the awareness campaigns on the importance of education.
The following are the options for the question:
- A. 72.19%
- B. 72.58%
- C. 73.20%
- D. 73.98%
Option A is incorrect because the literacy rate of Assam is 73.20%, not 72.19%.
Option B is incorrect because the literacy rate of Assam is 73.20%, not 72.58%.
Option C is correct because the literacy rate of Assam is 73.20%.
Option D is incorrect because the literacy rate of Assam is 73.20%, not 73.98%.