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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 49

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • General Awareness • Q49

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As per the 2011 census, which of the following union territories had the lowest population?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Correct Answer  is option 4 i.e.  Lakshadweep.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Lakshadweep had the lowest population among all Union Territories.Population of Lakshadweep (2011): Approximately 64,429.It is a group of small coral islands in the Arabian Sea with limited land area and resources, which contributes to its low population.

Incorrect Options:

  1. Chandigarh – Had a population of around 1.05 million, much higher than Lakshadweep.

  2. Puducherry – Population was over 1.2 million in 2011.

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Population was around 380,000, still more than Lakshadweep.