Read the data given below and answer the question:

State

Total

Male

Female

Kerala

99.7

99.6

99.8

Bihar

85.4

88.3

82.2

Assam

84.0

86.1

81.8

Haryana

90.5

91.9

88.9

Rajasthan

99.3

100.0

98.4

Jharkhand

121.0

121.1

120.9

Source: National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India

https://mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/publication_reports/KI_Education_75th_Final.pdf

As per the data given above, which state has the lowest net attendance ratio for female students in classes I-VIII? 

  1. Kerala

  2. Bihar

  3. Assam

  4. Haryana

Answer:

Answer by Student 

So, the correct answer is (C): Assam

Detailed Explanation by Teachoo

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  • (A) Kerala : Kerala has the highest net attendance ratio for female students in classes I-VIII, which is 99.8% . This means that almost all the girls aged 6-13 years in Kerala are attending classes I-VIII. This option is incorrect

 

  • (B) Bihar : This option is incorrect because Bihar has a higher net attendance ratio for female students in classes I-VIII than Assam, which is 82.2% . This means that more girls aged 6-13 years in Bihar are attending classes I-VIII than in Assam.

 

  • (C) Assam : This option is correct because Assam has the lowest net attendance ratio for female students in classes I-VIII, which is 81.8% . This means that only 81.8% of the girls aged 6-13 years in Assam are attending classes I-VIII.

 

  • (D) Haryana : This option is incorrect because Haryana has a higher net attendance ratio for female students in classes I-VIII than Assam, which is 88.9% . This means that more girls aged 6-13 years in Haryana are attending classes I-VIII than in Assam.

    Thus, the correct answer is  option (C): Assam

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