Identify the second most populous state of India as per Census 2011.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Maharashtra
The shares of the states in India’s population (Census 2011) show that Uttar Pradesh has the highest population, followed by Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal. So Maharashtra is the second most populous state.
Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 10-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2025-26): “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.” |