Arrange the following States of India in the descending order on the basis of the population density according to 2011 census.
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, C, B, D
(A) Bihar — first, with 1,102 persons per sq km.
(C) West Bengal — second, with 1,029 persons per sq km.
(B) Uttar Pradesh — third, with 828 persons per sq km.
(D) Maharashtra — last, with 365 persons per sq km.
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):
Appendix (i): India: State-wise Population Distribution, Density and Growth, 2011 |
