Indian States and Union Territories

NAIS is implemented in 25 states and 2 UTs. It does not include Punjab, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Delhi, Chandigarh and Lakshadweep.

Rajasthan was the first state in India to establish the Panchayati Raj system. It was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru in Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.

The Education Development Index (EDI) for elementary education historically ranked Kerala at the top due to its high literacy and infrastructure, while Bihar consistently ranked at the bottom during that period.

Bird flu (avian influenza) primarily spreads to Assam among the given options. Assam has experienced multiple outbreaks of bird flu, particularly affecting poultry. The northeastern region including Assam is vulnerable due to migratory bird routes and poultry farming practices. While other states have also had outbreaks, Assam has been frequently affected.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory without a legislative assembly. Goa, Mizoram, and Punjab are states and have their own legislative assemblies.

Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000 following the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000.

Historically, the RBI did not transact the business of the Jammu and Kashmir government due to the state's special status under Article 370. This has changed following the reorganization of the state.

The 10+2+3 education structure was implemented nationally following the National Policy on Education (1986) during the Rajiv Gandhi administration.

Maharashtra was the first state in India to establish a comprehensive disaster management information network and a multi-hazard disaster mitigation plan.

The state of Haryana declared 2008 as the 'Year of Education' to emphasize and improve literacy and educational infrastructure.

The Cauvery Water Dispute involves the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Orissa is not a party to this dispute.

Manipur dominated the medal tally at the 33rd National Games held in 2007, securing the top position.

Correct option is (2).

Tamil Nadu is the first state in India which has made roof top rainwater harvesting structure compulsory to all the houses across the state. This is the correct answer.

Correct option is (3).