Indian States Geography

Correct answer is (1). 

Haryana has the lowest forest cover among Indian states at approximately 3.6%, as it lies in the fertile plains region where most land is under agriculture. Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh have significantly higher forest coverage. The state's geographical position in the Indo-Gangetic plain contributes to this low forest density.

Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of Lok Sabha seats (80) due to its highest population among all Indian states. This is based on the principle of proportional representation.

Kerala has the highest female literacy rate in India. According to Census 2011, Kerala's female literacy rate was 92%, significantly higher than the national average and leading all other states including Goa.

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover among all Indian states, covering approximately 77,700 square kilometers. Option B is correct. While Himachal Pradesh, Assam, and Kerala have significant forest areas, MP's total coverage is the highest due to its large geographical area and extensive forest reserves.

The committee, headed by noted economist Suresh Tendulkar, has estimated that a little over one-third of Karnataka's population lived below the poverty line in 2004-05.

Kerala has the highest sex ratio, i.e 1084.

The Tehri Dam is located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand (formerly part of Uttar Pradesh). It is indeed the highest dam in India and one of the tallest in the world. The dam was built in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, which became a separate state in 2000, carved out of Uttar Pradesh.

Among the given options, Orissa (now Odisha) has the highest coal reserves. Odisha has approximately 80 billion tons of coal reserves, making it one of the largest coal-bearing states in India. While Jharkhand actually has the highest coal reserves overall in India, it is not among the options provided. The other states listed have significantly lower coal reserves compared to Odisha.

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state with approximately 199 million people. Maharashtra ranked second with around 112 million, followed by Bihar at approximately 104 million. The population order was UP > Maharashtra > Bihar > West Bengal.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Uttar Pradesh had the highest population among all Indian states with approximately 199 million people. It has consistently been India's most populous state across all census counts. The other states listed (Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan) have significantly lower populations compared to Uttar Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover among all Indian states, with over 77,000 square kilometers of forest area. This is primarily due to its significant tribal regions and protected forest areas. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Assam have less forest coverage.