Indian States and Union Territories

Correct option is (3).

The Ranjit Sagar Dam (also known as Thein Dam) is located on the Ravi River in Punjab, near the border with Jammu and Kashmir. It is a major hydroelectric project and reservoir serving the irrigation and power needs of the region.

Andhra Pradesh became the first linguistic state of India in 1953, carved out of Madras Province after Potti Sriramulu's fast unto death for Telugu-speaking people. This marked the beginning of the reorganization of states on linguistic basis in India. Maharashtra and other states followed later.

The Sundarbans (also called Mada or Mangrove forests) are primarily spread in West Bengal, India, extending into Bangladesh. These mangrove forests are a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. The other options are incorrect as the Sundarbans are not primarily located in Andhra Pradesh or Uttar Pradesh.

Punjab won the Santosh Trophy in 2008, defeatingServices in the final. Santosh Trophy is India's premier football tournament for states, organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

President's rule under Article 356 of the Constitution can be extended by Parliament with approvals required every six months. Without knowing the specific timeframe referenced in the question, this appears to be a current affairs question from a particular year.

In 2001, a Vitamin A supplementation program in Assam led to the death of one child and adverse effects on over 700 children due to contaminated Vitamin A solution. This was a major public health controversy that led to policy reviews.

According to the question, Gujarat had the maximum number of arrests and the single largest use of TADA (Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Prevention Act). This controversial law was used extensively in various states during periods of unrest. TADA was known for its stringent provisions and was criticized for potential misuse.

The Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River primarily benefits Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Gujarat gets the largest share of water, while the other states receive irrigation and drinking water benefits.

Punjab National Bank installed its first biometric ATM in Uttar Pradesh. Biometric ATMs use fingerprint or iris authentication for secure transactions, representing a significant advancement in banking security technology.

Gujarat state declared 2005 as the 'Year of Urban Development' to focus on urban infrastructure and development initiatives. This was a state-specific declaration to prioritize urban planning and development activities during that year.

Sikkim and Goa do not have any regional rural bank.

'God's Own Country' is the official tourism tagline of Kerala, used extensively in their tourism promotions. Kerala's lush landscapes, backwaters, and natural beauty earned it this designation. Tamil Nadu uses 'Exciting Tamil Nadu', Himachal Pradesh uses 'A Land of Gods', and Assam uses 'Awesome Assam'.

Option (2) is the correct answer.