Arrange the following states of India according to their population size in descending order, according to Census 2011.
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) West Bengal
(D) Bihar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (A), (D), (C)
(B) Uttar Pradesh — first, the highest population.
(A) Maharashtra — second.
(D) Bihar — third.
(C) West Bengal — fourth.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2024 on 19-07-2024 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Distribution of Population … 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.” |