Arrange the following mega cities in decreasing order of their population according to 2011 census.
(A) Chennai
(B) Delhi
(C) Bengaluru
(D) Kolkata
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (D), (A), (C)
(B) Delhi — first, with 16,314,838 people.
(D) Kolkata — second, with 14,112,536.
(A) Chennai — third, with 8,696,010.
(C) Bengaluru — last, with 8,499,399.
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 |
