As per Census 2011, what was the population density of Bihar, the most densely populated state in India?
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Correct answer: C
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Answer: (C) 1102 persons/sq km
Explanation:
According to the final figures of the 2011 Census, Bihar is India's most densely populated state, with a population density of 1102 persons per square kilometer. Population density refers to the average number of people living per unit area (typically one square kilometer). In the 2001 Census, Bihar's density was 881; this figure rose to 1102 in 2011, thereby surpassing West Bengal.
India's average population density was recorded at 382 persons/sq km in 2011. The primary reasons for the high density in Bihar are its fertile plains, agrarian economy, and high birth rate. Comparatively, Arunachal Pradesh is the state with the lowest population density in India (merely 17 persons/sq km).
Additional Points:
Option (A) 918: This was India's Child Sex Ratio according to the 2011 Census, a figure that is now even more concerning.
Option (B) 1029: This represents the population density of West Bengal, which ranks second after Bihar.
Potential Exam Questions and Answers:
Question: According to the 2011 Census, which state in India has the lowest population?
Answer: Sikkim.
Question: When was the first census conducted in India, and during whose tenure did it begin?
Answer: In 1872, during the tenure of Lord Mayo (the regular census began in 1881, during the tenure of Lord Ripon).