According to the 2011 Census of India, what was the population density of the country measured in persons per square kilometre?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 382.
As per the Census of India 2011, the population density was recorded at 382 persons per square kilometre. Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total land area of the country. It reflects how crowded or spacious a region is and is an essential factor in planning infrastructure, resource distribution, and development policies.
India’s population in 2011 was over 1.21 billion, spread over a geographical area of approximately 3.28 million square kilometers, resulting in a density increase from 325 persons/km² in 2001 to 382 persons/km² in 2011 — a significant rise over the decade.
Other Options :
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320 – Reflects an earlier census (1991).
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345 – Not an official figure from any census.
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394 – Slightly higher than the actual 2011 figure.