Arrange the following urban agglomerations in descending order of population according to the 2011 Census.
A. Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Greater Mumbai
D. Kolkata
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → C, A, D, B
(C) Greater Mumbai — first, with 18,414,288 people.
(A) Delhi — second, with 16,314,838.
(D) Kolkata — third, with 14,112,536.
(B) Chennai — fourth, with 8,696,010.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Table 4.3 India: Population of Million plus Cities/ Urban Agglomeration, 2011 (part) |
