Economics
Look at data in Tables 1.3 and 1.4. Is Haryana ahead of Kerala in literacy rate etc., as it is in terms of per capita income?
Table 1.3 — Per Capita Income of Select States
| State | Per Capita Income for 2018–19 (in Rs) |
|---|---|
| Haryana | 2,36,147 |
| Kerala | 2,04,105 |
| Bihar | 40,982 |
Table 1.4 — Some Comparative Data on Haryana, Kerala and Bihar
| State | Infant Mortality Rate per 1,000 live births (2018) | Literacy Rate % (2017-18) | Net Attendance Ratio (per 100 persons) secondary stage (age 14 and 15 years) 2017–18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | 30 | 82 | 61 |
| Kerala | 7 | 94 | 83 |
| Bihar | 32 | 62 | 43 |
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