Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Identify the statements which are NOT correct with reference of statewise density of population in India in 2011?

(A) In Bihar the density of population was more than four times of national average.
(B) It was higher in Kerala as compared to West Bengal.
(C) Sikkim reported lesser density than Arunachal Pradesh.
(D) Tamil Nadu reported density more than Madhya Pradesh.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (C) only

(A) In Bihar the density of population was more than four times of national average. (Incorrect).  

  • National average (2011): 382 persons per sq km

  • Bihar: 1,102 persons per sq km (nearly 3 times, not 4 times)

(B) It was higher in Kerala as compared to West Bengal. (Incorrect).  

  • Kerala: 860 persons/sq km

  • West Bengal: 1,029 persons/sq km


(C) Sikkim reported lesser density than Arunachal Pradesh. (Incorrect).  

  • Sikkim: 86 persons/sq km

  • Arunachal Pradesh: 17 persons/sq km


(D) Tamil Nadu reported density more than Madhya Pradesh. (Correct)

  • Tamil Nadu: 555 persons/sq km

  • Madhya Pradesh: 236 persons/sq km