Indian States and Union Territories

Rajasthan established the State Mission on Urban Poverty as part of its urban poverty alleviation initiatives. The mission focused on implementing programs like the Rajasthan Urban Poverty Elimination Programme to address urban poverty challenges in the state's cities and towns. Other states listed have their own poverty programs but not specifically branded as a State Mission on Urban Poverty.

The Godavari Delta is located in Andhra Pradesh where the Godavari River splits into distributaries before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The state government undertook a major modernization project investing Rs. 3,361 crores to improve irrigation infrastructure, drainage systems, and agricultural productivity in this crucial delta region that supports millions of farmers. Other states listed do not have the Godavari Delta within their territory.

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Jammu and Kashmir had a special constitutional position under Article 370. Unlike other states where President's rule is imposed under Article 356, J&K could be placed under Governor's rule under Section 92 of its constitution. This provision was specific to J&K's autonomous status. Pondicherry (now Puducherry) is a Union Territory, while Mizoram and Manipur are regular states.

Assam launched the 'Dharitree' web-based land record computerization programme. This was an important e-governance initiative to digitize land records and improve transparency in land administration.

Kerala launched the Treasury Information Management (TRIM) system, a user-friendly programme for better treasury management and financial administration. This was part of Kerala's initiatives in e-governance and financial transparency.

Himachal Pradesh became the first Indian state to pass the Maintenance of Parents and Dependents Act in 1996, making it legally mandatory for children to care for their aging parents. This was a pioneering social welfare legislation.

Andhra Pradesh was the first state in India to be organized on a linguistic basis in 1953, following the death of Potti Sriramulu who fasted for a separate Telugu-speaking state. This was done even before the States Reorganization Act of 1956. Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka were formed later in 1956 under the States Reorganization Act.

Correct answer is (3). 

Assam is the only state in India that has a separate autonomous district council for scheduled tribes - the Bodoland Territorial Council and other autonomous councils. This is part of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

Tank irrigation is extensively practiced in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and other southern states. These states have a long tradition of building tanks (reservoirs) to store monsoon water for agricultural use during dry seasons.

Haryana and Madhya Pradesh are both landlocked states that share borders only with other Indian states and have no international boundaries. Haryana is surrounded by Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the union territory of Delhi. Madhya Pradesh shares borders with five Indian states.