Which of the following states or UTs had the smallest population in 2011?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Lakshadweep.
Explanation:
According to data from the 2011 Census of India, Lakshadweep is the Union Territory (UT) with the lowest population in India. In 2011, its total population was merely 64,473. If we consider both states and Union Territories combined, Lakshadweep ranks at the very bottom of the list. Lakshadweep is an archipelago comprising 36 islands located in the Arabian Sea, covering a total area of just 32 square kilometers. Its literacy rate (91.85%) was the second-highest in India, following only Kerala.
Additional Points:
Sikkim: This is the state with the lowest population in India (population approximately 6.1 lakhs). Students often confuse Sikkim with Lakshadweep; however, within the UT category, Lakshadweep's population is even lower than that of Sikkim.
Mizoram: This is the state with the second-lowest population, following Sikkim.
Arunachal Pradesh: This state records the lowest population density in India (17 persons per square kilometer).
Uttar Pradesh: According to the 2011 Census, this was the most populous state in India.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: According to the 2011 Census, which is the most populous Union Territory in India?
Answer: Delhi.
Question: Which state had the lowest female literacy rate in 2011?
Answer: Rajasthan (Bihar lagged behind in overall literacy).