According to the Census of India 2011, which group of states is correct about the lowest density of population?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram.
As per the 2011 Census, Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest population density in India at just 17 persons per square kilometre. Mizoram and Sikkim also recorded low densities, with 52 and 86 persons per sq km respectively. These states are located in the northeastern Himalayan region, characterized by hilly terrain, forest cover, and limited urbanization, which restricts dense human settlement. In contrast, densely populated states like Bihar and West Bengal have over 1,000 people per sq km. Thus, the group of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Sikkim correctly represents the lowest population density in India as per Census 2011.