Which among the following is the second largest populated state in India according to Census 2011?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Maharashtra
By Census 2011, the most populous states were Uttar Pradesh (about 19.98 crore), Maharashtra (about 11.24 crore) and Bihar (about 10.41 crore). So Maharashtra comes second. Rajasthan, the largest state by area, was eighth by population (about 6.85 crore).