GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Population1999

As per 1991 Census, which one of the following groups of Union Territories had the highest literacy rate?

A

Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

B

Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands

C

Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry

D

Pondicherry and Delhi

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks which group of Union Territories (UTs) had the highest literacy rate according to the 1991 Census. 2. According to the 1991 Census data for UTs: - Chandigarh: ~77.8% - Dadra & Nagar Haveli: ~40.7% - Delhi: ~75.3% - Andaman & Nicobar Islands: ~73.0% - Pondicherry (Puducherry): ~74.7% - Lakshadweep: ~81.8% (Not in options pairs) - Daman & Diu: ~71.2% (Not in options pairs) 3. Evaluating the options based on these approximate rates: (A) Chandigarh (77.8%) and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (40.7%) - Mix of high and very low. (B) Delhi (75.3%) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (73.0%) - Both relatively high. (C) Andaman & Nicobar Islands (73.0%) and Pondicherry (74.7%) - Both relatively high. (D) Pondicherry (74.7%) and Delhi (75.3%) - Both relatively high and slightly higher on average than B and C. 4. Comparing the pairs, the pair Pondicherry and Delhi has two UTs with literacy rates around 75%, which is higher than the average of pairs involving Dadra & Nagar Haveli and slightly higher or comparable to the other pairs with two high-literacy UTs. Delhi had a slightly higher rate than Pondicherry, and both were among the top group (excluding Lakshadweep and Chandigarh). Therefore, this pair represents a group with a consistently high literacy rate.

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