Previous year MCQs

Census UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which of the following statements are true? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

I. West Bengal is the most densely populated state of India.
II. Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated state of India
III. During 2001-11 Uttar Pradesh recorded a decadal population growth rate of 25-36 percent.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: II Only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “II Only”.
1) According to Census 2011, Bihar remains India's most densely inhabited state, whereas Delhi is the densely populated Union Territory.

2) Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated state in India, with a population density of 17 people per square km.

3) Uttar Pradesh's decadal population growth rate between 2001 and 2011 was 20.23%.

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I. West Bengal is the most densely populated state of India.
II. Arunachal Pradesh is the least densely populated state of India
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