Question

In which of the following parameters does Tamil Nadu score above the national average?

• A. Enrollment ratio for higher education
• B. Sex ratio
• C. Decadal population growth
• D. Literacy rate

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Literacy rate

As per the last census of 2011, the literacy rate of Tamil Nadu was 80.09%, which was higher than the national average of 74.04%. Similarly, the sex ratio was 996, whereas the national average was 943. The enrollment ratio for higher education in Tamil Nadu was 44.3%, while the national average was 24.5%. On the other hand, the decadal growth of population in Tamil Nadu was 15.6%, while the national average was 17.7%.