Concept:The question tests knowledge of regional Aadhaar coverage rates as of 2015.
Explanation:Statement 1: The coverage rate of Aadhaar cards in western India is quite high, and it is above 90 per cent in Gujarat.
This is correct. Gujarat indeed had over 90% Aadhaar coverage in 2015.
Statement 2: The coverage rate of Aadhaar cards is the highest in southern India and it is almost 100 per cent in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
This is incorrect. While Telangana had the highest coverage among southern states, Andhra Pradesh's rate was only around 90%, not nearly 100%.
Thus, the claim of "almost 100 per cent" in both states is false.
Statement 3: The penetration of Aadhaar cards has been very low in the northeastern part of India and it is the lowest in Assam and Meghalaya.
This is correct. Assam had only about 9% enrollment, the lowest in the country, and Meghalaya also had very low coverage.
The national average at that time was about 89%.
Therefore, statements 1 and 3 are correct.
Answer:B. 1 and 3 only