Arrange the following states in descending order as per their total population in 2011.
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Bihar
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) West Bengal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (A), (B), (D)
(C) Uttar Pradesh — first, the highest population.
(A) Maharashtra — second.
(B) Bihar — third.
(D) West Bengal — last.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2025 on 30-05-2025 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Distribution of Population … Examine Fig. 1.1 and try to describe the patterns of spatial distribution of population shown on it. It is clear that India has a highly uneven pattern of population distribution. The percentage shares of population of the states and Union Territories in the country (Appendix) show that Uttar Pradesh has the highest population followed by Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal.” |