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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 47

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q47

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As per Census 2011, which of the following is the most thickly populated state in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Bihar.

  • The records of population density 2011 of India state that the density 2011 has increased from a figure of 324 to that of 382 per square kilometre.
  • Bihar is the most thickly populated state (1106 persons/sq km.) followed by west Bengal-1028 and Kerala 860.
  • Population density increased at the rate of 17.54 from 2001 to 2011.