Question

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, National Capital Territory 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 statement(s) given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 only (d) 3 only

Answer 1

(d) Maharashtra is ranked 2nd after Uttar Pradesh among 28 Indian states. So, option '3' is correct. But option '1' and '2' are incorrect, because Goa is the smallest state based on area (i.e., 3702 sq km), not the Sikkim. Highest literacy rate is of Union territory is Lakshadweep i.e. 86.7%.