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:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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. — Not correct. Bihar had 1,102 persons per sq km and India 382. 1,102 ÷ 382 is about 2.9, so Bihar’s density was less than three times the national average.
(B) It was higher in Kerala as compared to West Bengal. — Not correct. Kerala had 859 and West Bengal 1,029. The density was higher in West Bengal.
(C) Sikkim reported lesser density than Arunachal Pradesh. — Not correct. Sikkim had 86 and Arunachal Pradesh only 17, the lowest of all the states. Sikkim’s density was higher.
(D) Tamil Nadu reported density more than Madhya Pradesh. — Correct. Tamil Nadu had 555 and Madhya Pradesh 236.
Note: This question is taken from the Appendix (i) of the NCERT book (India: People and Economy). Do not miss the Glossary and the Appendices while studying.
NCERT (2026-27): “Density of Population … Density of population, is expressed as number of persons per unit area. It helps in getting a better understanding of the spatial distribution of population in relation to land. The density of population in India (2011) is 382 persons per sq km.” “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.” Appendix (i) India: State-wise Population Distribution, Density and Growth, 2011
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