According to the 2011 Census of India, which state has the highest population in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. Uttar Pradesh
The major highlights of the Census 2011 (Provisional figures) are as under ;-
- The population of India has increased by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011.
- Percentage growth in 2001-2011 is 17.64; males 17.19 and females 18.12.
- Uttar Pradesh (199.5 million) is the most populous State in the country followed by Maharashtra with 112 million.