In which South Asian country rate of literacy is highest ?
A
Sri Lanka
B
Maldives
C
Brunei
D
Sumatra
Correct Answer: Maldives
Maldives has the highest literacy rate in South Asia. There are 8 nations in the South Asia. Their ranking based on overall literacy rate, given by UNESCO, is: - Maldives (99.3%) Sri Lanka (92.6%) India (74.4%, as per 2011 census it was 73.0%) Bangladesh (73.9%) Bhutan (64.9%) Nepal (64.7%) Pakistan (59.1%) Afghanistan (38.2%)