The correct answer is option (B), Shimla.
The following table shows the literacy rate of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in different districts of Himachal Pradesh as per the 2011 census:
District | SCs literacy rate (%)
——- | ——–
Bilaspur | 78.52
Shimla | 82.47
Hamirpur | 80.41
Kullu | 79.16
As can be seen from the table, the SCs literacy rate in Shimla is the highest among all the districts of Himachal Pradesh. The SCs literacy rate in Shimla is 82.47%, which is higher than the state average of 77.8%. The SCs literacy rate in Bilaspur is 78.52%, which is lower than the state average. The SCs literacy rate in Hamirpur is 80.41%, which is higher than the state average. The SCs literacy rate in Kullu is 79.16%, which is higher than the state average.
The following are some of the reasons for the high SCs literacy rate in Shimla:
- Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is a relatively developed district.
- There are a number of good schools and colleges in Shimla.
- The government of Himachal Pradesh has implemented a number of schemes to promote education among SCs.
- The people of Shimla are generally more aware of the importance of education.
The following are some of the challenges that need to be addressed to further improve the SCs literacy rate in Shimla:
- There is a need to improve the quality of education in government schools.
- There is a need to provide more scholarships and financial assistance to SC students.
- There is a need to create awareness about the importance of education among SC families.