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Census UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The highest decadal growth rate of population as per the 19912011 Census goes to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Meghalaya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Meghalaya”.
According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has registered the highest decadal growth rate during 2001-11 i.e 27.80%.

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