Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001?
- AChandigarh
- BMizoram
- CPuducherry
- DSikkimCorrect
Explanation
The correct answer is D because Sikkim is the least populous state in India according to the 2001 Census. Its population was approximately 5.4 lakh. In comparison, Mizoram had around 8.8 lakh people, Puducherry had 9.7 lakh, and Chandigarh had 9 lakh. Therefore, among the given options, Sikkim has the minimum population.
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