Which is the Indai's first town to achieve 100% literacy?
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Cochin
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Trivandrum
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Trishur
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Kottayam
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Correct answer
Explanation
Kottayam in Kerala became the first town in India to achieve 100% literacy, accomplishing this milestone in 1989. Kerala's emphasis on education made it the first fully literate state in India. Kottayam's achievement was part of Kerala's broader literacy movement through extensive library networks, adult education programs, and grassroots initiatives that transformed the state's educational landscape.