As per 1991 Census, which one of the following groups of Union Territories had the highest literacy rate?
- AChandigarh and Dadra | Nagar Haveli
- BDelhi and Andaman | Nicobar Islands
- CAndaman | Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry
- DPondicherry and DelhiCorrect
Explanation
Based on the 1991 Census data, the literacy rates among the Union Territories mentioned in the options were as follows. Delhi had a literacy rate of approximately 75.29 percent, and Pondicherry now Puducherry had a literacy rate of approximately 74.74 percent. Andaman and Nicobar Islands followed closely at 73.02 percent, while Chandigarh stood at 77.81 percent.
However, when comparing the specific pairs provided in the options, the combination of Pondicherry and Delhi represented the group with the highest overall literacy standing. While Chandigarh had a high individual rate, its paired partner in Option A, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, had a very low literacy rate of around 40.71 percent, disqualifying that group. Therefore, the pair in Option D is the correct answer.
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