Indian States Geography

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers (about 10.4% of India's total geographical area). Uttar Pradesh is the most populous, while Madhya Pradesh was previously the largest before reorganization.

To solve this question, the user needs to have knowledge about Thorium and its deposits in India.

Thorium is a radioactive element that is widely distributed in nature. India has the world's largest deposit of thorium.

Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:

A. Karnataka: This option is incorrect. Although Karnataka has some of the richest mineral ores in the country, it does not have the largest deposit of thorium.

B. Andhra Pradesh: This option is incorrect. Andhra Pradesh is known for its large reserves of bauxite, mica, and coal, but it does not have the largest deposit of thorium in India.

C. Kerala: This option is correct. Kerala has the world's largest deposit of thorium. The rare earth minerals found in Kerala's coastal sands are estimated to be 30% of the world's reserves.

D. Maharashtra: This option is incorrect. Maharashtra has significant reserves of iron ore, coal, manganese, bauxite, and limestone, but it does not have the largest deposit of thorium.

The Answer is: C. Kerala

According to the 2011 Census of India, Kerala has the highest literacy rate in the country, at approximately 94%. This is significantly higher than the national average and other states listed.

Rajasthan is indeed India's largest state by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers, which is about 10.4% of India's total geographical area. It's located in northwest India and features the Thar Desert. Uttar Pradesh, while the most populous, ranks fourth by area. Madhya Pradesh is second largest, and Odisha is much smaller. The answer is correctly identified.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with over 200 million people. Rajasthan has about 73 million, Maharashtra about 123 million, and Andhra Pradesh about 54 million. Note: Option D has a typo - 'Prdesh' instead of 'Pradesh' - but this is still the intended correct answer.

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, approximately 1,600 km along the Arabian Sea. This includes the coasts of Kutch, Saurashtra, and the mainland Gujarat peninsula. Andhra Pradesh (974 km), Tamil Nadu (906 km), and Maharashtra (720 km) all have shorter coastlines.

Tamil Nadu was one of the few states to report an increase in tiger population during the 2000s, particularly in reserves like Mudumalai. The state's conservation efforts showed positive results when several other states faced declines.

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover among all Indian states, with approximately 77,700 square kilometers of forest land. It is followed by Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh in terms of forest area.

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers. It is located in northwestern India and is known for its Thar Desert. Madhya Pradesh was previously the largest state before reorganization of states in 2000, but now ranks second. Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are both large but significantly smaller than Rajasthan.

According to the 1991 Census data, Delhi had one of the highest literacy rates among Union Territories at approximately 81.2%, while Andaman & Nicobar Islands also had high literacy rates. Chandigarh had even higher literacy, but it was paired with Dadra & Nagar Haveli in option A. Option C correctly pairs two high-literacity UTs.

Sikkim is India's least populated state with approximately 610,000 people (2011 census). Its small population and mountainous terrain contribute to this status. Goa has more people despite being smaller in area, and Tripura and Assam have significantly larger populations.

Mawsynram in Meghalaya holds the record for highest rainfall, but among the options given, Tamil Nadu receives substantial rainfall during the northeast monsoon (October-December). The question appears to be considering the options provided rather than absolute national records.