{"id":71566,"date":"2024-04-20T11:14:19","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=71566"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:14:19","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:14:19","slug":"sikkim-boasts-a-high-literacy-rate-significantly-higher-than","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/sikkim-boasts-a-high-literacy-rate-significantly-higher-than\/","title":{"rendered":"Sikkim boasts a high literacy rate, significantly higher than:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;The national average&#8221; option2=&#8221;Neighboring states&#8221; option3=&#8221;Most other Himalayan regions&#8221; option4=&#8221;Economically developed nations&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>a) The national average<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Sikkim has a literacy rate of 87.1%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 74.04%. This is due to a number of factors, including the state&#8217;s strong focus on education, its relatively high per capita income, and its relatively low population density.<\/p>\n<p>Sikkim&#8217;s literacy rate has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. In 1991, the literacy rate was only 62.6%. This increase is due to a number of factors, including the state&#8217;s focus on education, the availability of educational opportunities, and the state&#8217;s relatively high economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Sikkim&#8217;s high literacy rate has a number of benefits for the state. It has led to a more educated workforce, which has helped to attract investment and create jobs. It has also led to a more informed citizenry, which has helped to improve the quality of life in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Sikkim&#8217;s high literacy rate is a source of pride for the state&#8217;s residents. It is a testament to the state&#8217;s commitment to education and its belief in the power of education to transform lives.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>a) The national average<\/strong>. Sikkim&#8217;s literacy rate is significantly higher than the national average of 74.04%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>b) Neighboring states<\/strong>. Sikkim&#8217;s literacy rate is higher than that of most of its neighboring states, including West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>c) Most other Himalayan regions<\/strong>. Sikkim&#8217;s literacy rate is higher than that of most other Himalayan regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, and Ladakh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>d) Economically developed nations<\/strong>. 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