Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to Census of India 2011, which group of states of India has the highest population?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.Key Points
- Uttar Pradesh:-
- It alone has a population of over 199 million people, making it the most populous state in India.
- Maharashtra:-
- With a population of over 112 million, It is the second most populous state in India.
- Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have the highest population among all Indian states according to the Census of India 2011.
- These two states together account for more than 25% of the total population of India.
Additional Information
- Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur are among the least populous states in India and have a combined population of less than 3 million people.
- Similarly, Bihar, has a population of around 104 million, which is lower than that of both Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
- Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, is incorrect as it does not include Maharashtra, which has a higher population than Bihar.
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