According to Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the gap in the literacy rates of males and females highest?

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1. According to Census of India 2011, the literacy rates for males and females in the given states are:
   - Rajasthan: Male literacy = 80.51%, Female literacy = 52.66%
   - Meghalaya: Male literacy = 77.17%, Female literacy = 72.89%
   - Mizoram: Male literacy = 93.72%, Female literacy = 89.40%
   - Kerala: Male literacy = 96.11%, Female literacy = 92.07%

2. Calculate the gap between male and female literacy rates for each state:
   - Rajasthan: $80.51\% - 52.66\% = 27.85\%$
   - Meghalaya: $77.17\% - 72.89\% = 4.28\%$
   - Mizoram: $93.72\% - 89.40\% = 4.32\%$
   - Kerala: $96.11\% - 92.07\% = 4.04\%$

3. Clearly, Rajasthan has the highest gap in literacy rates between males and females, approximately $27.85\%$.

**Answer:** Rajasthan

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