According to Census 2011, how many States and Union Territories in India are showing literacy rate more than 90%?

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According to Census 2011, the correct answer is Option 2: 2 and 1. This means there are two states and one Union Territory in India with a literacy rate greater than 90%.

*   **Why Option 2 is correct:** According to the 2011 Census data, Kerala and Mizoram are the two states that have literacy rates exceeding 90%. Lakshadweep is the only Union Territory with a literacy rate above 90%. Therefore, the combination of 2 states and 1 Union Territory makes Option 2 the correct answer.

*   **Why Option 1 is incorrect:** Option 1 suggests 1 state and 1 Union Territory. While Lakshadweep is a Union Territory with a literacy rate above 90%, only one state is not correct. Both Kerala and Mizoram have literacy rates above 90%.

*   **Why Option 3 is incorrect:** Option 3 suggests 3 states and 2 Union Territories. While Lakshadweep has a literacy rate above 90%, there is no second Union Territory that meets this criterion. Also, only Kerala and Mizoram have literacy rates above 90%.

*   **Why Option 4 is incorrect:** Option 4 suggests 4 states and 2 Union Territories. This is incorrect because only Kerala and Mizoram have literacy rates above 90%, and only Lakshadweep has a literacy rate above 90% among the Union Territories.