Indian States Geography

Yanam is a district in Puducherry (Union Territory) and is one of the smallest districts in India by population. It is an enclave located within Andhra Pradesh. Note that among the options, Delhi is a National Capital Territory (not a district), Sikkim is a state, and Medinipur was a district in West Bengal.

According to Census 2001, Haryana had the lowest female-to-male ratio (child sex ratio) at 861 females per 1000 males, reflecting significant gender imbalance. This was concerning and much lower than the national average. Kerala had the highest ratio at 1058.

According to Census 2001, Bihar had the lowest literacy rate at around 47% (significantly below the national average of 65%). Kerala had the highest literacy rate. States like Rajasthan, UP, and J&K had higher literacy rates than Bihar in 2001.

According to Census 2001, Punjab had the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes at approximately 28.9% of its population. This is significantly higher than other states. SC/SC population distribution varies considerably across states based on historical social factors.

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in India, with approximately 77,700 square kilometers of forest area. The state's significant forest cover includes parts of major forest belts and tiger reserves.

Gujarat has the highest number of airports among Indian states, with both civilian and defense airfields. The state's strategic location and strong industrial growth have led to the development of multiple airports including major ones in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot. While Maharashtra and Kerala have significant air connectivity, Gujarat has the maximum count of operational airports.

Rajasthan is India's largest gypsum producer, accounting for over 80% of national production from mines in Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Nagaur districts. Tamil Nadu is second. Madhya Pradesh has gypsum but not the largest production. Orissa and Bihar have minimal gypsum reserves.

Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River, is located in Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). It is the longest earthen dam in the world and one of India's major multi-purpose projects.

The world's highest cricket ground is located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh, situated at an altitude of 2,444 meters (8,018 feet) above sea level. Built in 1893 by Bhupinder Singh, the Maharaja of Patiala, this ground is surrounded by thick forests and offers stunning views. It holds the Guinness World Record for being the highest cricket ground globally and is a major tourist attraction in Himachal Pradesh.

Sikkim has the lowest population among Indian states (approximately 6-7 lakhs as per recent census). Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland have higher populations. The question contains a typo ('Inndia' instead of 'India').

Mizoram has India's highest forest cover at approximately 84% of its total geographical area, significantly above the national average. The state's hilly terrain and conservation policies have helped preserve this dense forest cover. Kerala and West Bengal have much lower forest coverage percentages.

Kerala has India's highest literacy rate at approximately 96%, due to historical emphasis on education and social reforms. This achievement spans decades of consistent investment in education infrastructure. Tamil Nadu ranks second among major states but trails Kerala by over 5 percentage points.