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Census UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

As per 2001 2011 census three major States of India in respect of population are:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar”.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the three most populous states are: Uttar Pradesh > Maharashtra > Bihar

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