GeographyIndia-People and Economy: Population-Distribution,Density, Growth and Composition

As per Census of India 2011, the population density was highest in __…

As per Census of India 2011, the population density was highest in ________.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 4

The correct answer is Option (4) → Bihar

Among the states, Bihar has the highest density, 1102 persons per sq km.

Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2023 on 18-06-2023 (Slot 3) and 18-06-2023 (Slot 1).

NCERT (2026-27): “The data shown in Appendix (i) give an idea of spatial variation of population densities in the country which ranges from as low as 17 persons per sq km in Arunachal Pradesh to 11,297 persons in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Among the northern Indian States, Bihar (1102), West Bengal (1029) and and Uttar Pradesh (828) have higher densities, while Kerala (859) and Tamil Nadu (555) have higher densities among the peninsular Indian states.”