UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·indian geography

Consider the following statements: 1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). 2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other Union Territories. 3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2
  2. B2 and 3
  3. C1 only
  4. D3 onlyCorrect

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because Goa, not Sikkim, is the state with the smallest area in India. Sikkim is the smallest state in terms of population, but it is larger than Goa in terms of geographical area. Statement 2 is incorrect because according to the 2011 Census, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate among the Union Territories, surpassing Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry. Statement 3 is correct because Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India, following Uttar Pradesh. Since only statement 3 is true, the correct option is D.
geography: Consider the following statements: 1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not

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