Indian States Geography

Sikkim had the smallest population among Indian states with approximately 610,000 people according to the 2011 census. This tiny Himalayan state became the 22nd state of India in 1975.

Himachal Pradesh had the lowest urbanization rate at approximately 10% according to 2011 census data. This mountainous state has predominantly rural settlements with agriculture and horticulture as main livelihoods.

Rajasthan is India's largest state by area, covering approximately 342,239 square kilometers. This desert state dominates northwestern India. However, the option contains a spelling error ('Rajsathan' instead of 'Rajasthan').

Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering approximately 3,702 square kilometers. While Sikkim is also small, it is nearly twice Goa's size at about 7,096 sq km. Himachal Pradesh and Punjab are significantly larger states.

This is the correct answer as Kerala has 94% literacy rate.

According to the 2001 Census, Sikkim had the highest sex ratio (female per 1000 males) in the 0-6 age group among Indian states. This is a factual recall question from census data.

According to the 1991 Census, Himachal Pradesh had the lowest level of urbanization among Indian states. This is a factual recall question about census data on urbanization patterns across states.

Mizoram has the highest proportion of Christians in India at approximately 87% (2001 Census), due to widespread missionary activities since the 1890s. Nagaland also has a high Christian percentage but slightly lower than Mizoram. Kerala has significant Christian population but only around 19%. Goa's Christian population is around 26%, concentrated in coastal areas. Northeastern states, particularly Mizoram and Nagaland, dominate the top positions.

Sikkim has the highest percentage of small population (population <200) due to its mountainous terrain and numerous scattered hamlets. The tiny Himalayan state has many remote villages with very small populations. Jammu and Kashmir has some remote areas but also large urban centers. Himachal Pradesh has small settlements but not as high a percentage as Sikkim. Manipur has more concentrated populations in the Imphal valley. Sikkim's unique geography and settlement patterns make it exceptional for this metric.

Jammu and Kashmir has the largest proportion of rural population among Indian states due to limited urbanization. Kerala has the highest female-to-male ratio (sex ratio) at over 1000 females per 1000 males. Maharashtra has a high proportion of urban population (42.4% in 2001). Uttar Pradesh had the highest rate of population growth in the 1991-2001 decade due to demographic momentum. This matches option C: A(5), B(3), C(4), D(2). The other combinations mix up these demographic facts incorrectly.

Statement 1 is correct: West Bengal had the highest population density in 1991 (~767 persons/sq km). Statement 2 is incorrect: Uttar Pradesh did not have the highest growth rate - it was high but not the highest. Statement 3 is correct: Rajasthan had the lowest female literacy. Statement 4 is correct: Kerala had the highest literacy rate. Therefore, only statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct, matching option B. Statement 2 is the incorrect one that must be excluded.

Goa is the smallest state in India by area, covering approximately 3,702 square kilometers. It was a Portuguese colony until 1961 and is known for its beaches and tourism.