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Question

Which of the following sentence is incorrect about Uttar Pradesh?

  1. Mahoba is the smallest district in terms of population.
  2. District Shrawsti has lowest literacy
  3. Badaun has the lowest sex ratio
  4. Kheeri is the largest district (Area wise).

Answer:

Option C: Badaun has the lowest sex ratio

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Badaun has the lowest sex ratio”.

1) As of the 2011 census, Prayagraj is the most populous district of Uttar Pradesh while Mahoba being the least populated.

2) According to Census 2011, Ghaziabad records the highest literacy rate in the state; Shravasti, on the other hand, records the lowest literacy rate in UP.

3) According to Census 2011 the district with the lowest sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh is Gautam Buddh Nagar.

4) Lakhimpur Kheri is the largest district in Uttar Pradesh, India, on the border with Nepal.