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Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Before 1956, the present Kerala State was known as

  1. Travancore

  2. Cochin

  3. Travancore-Cochin

  4. Malabar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The state of Kerala was formed in 1956 by merging the Malabar district, the state of Travancore, and the state of Cochin. Before this reorganization, the region was known as the Travancore-Cochin state.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest female literacy rate ?

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Lakshadweep

  3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  4. Puducherry
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B Correct answer
Explanation


Among the Union Territories, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate of 92.3%. The male literacy rate is 96.1% whereas female literacy rate is 88.2%.