As per the 2011 census, which of the following states had the least percentage of Indian population in it
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sikkim.
- As per the 2011 Census of India, the state with the least percentage of the Indian population was Sikkim.
- Sikkim, located in the northeastern region of India, had a population of approximately 6.1 lakh (610,577), which was about 0.05% of the country's total population of 1.21 billion at the time.
- Despite being small in size and population, Sikkim is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, high literacy rate and visionary environmental initiatives – most notably becoming India’s first fully organic state.
- Sikkim's small population is due primarily to its rugged mountainous terrain and limited urban development, making it the least populous state in India based on its share of the national population according to the 2011 census.