The Answer 1024
Explained
31^2 = 961
32^2= 1024
33^2 = 1089
34^2 = 1156
Least number of four digits = 1000.
(32)2 is more than 1000 by 24.
So, the least number to be added to 1000 is 24.
1000 + 24 = 1024
Therefore, the smallest four digit number which is a perfect square is 1024.