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UPSC 2006 · Q10 · Geography › Population & Demography · Save

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?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 only
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only
UPSC 2006 · Q72 · Geography › Population & Demography · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. According to the Census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).
  2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacy rate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2