Which of the following Union Territories in India has the highest percentage of population living in households that use improved sanitation facility according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2019–2021?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (a) Puducherry
Explanation: According to NFHS-5 (2019–2021), Lakshadweep has the highest proportion of households using improved sanitation facilities among all Union Territories in India.
Information Booster: As per NCERT Geography and Economics, access to improved sanitation is an important indicator of public health and human development. Improved sanitation facilities help in preventing the spread of diseases and improving overall quality of life.
Additional Knowledge:
· (b) Chandigarh – High sanitation coverage, but lower than Lakshadweep.
· (c) Puducherry – Good performance, but not the highest among UTs.
· (d) Andaman and Nicobar – Sanitation coverage is strong, yet below Lakshadweep.