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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 34

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

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As per the Census 2011, which is the second least populous state in the country?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Mizoram

The second-least populous state in India with around 1,091,014 people is Mizoram, as per the 2011 census report.

  • The process of methodically gathering, documenting, and computing population data about the individuals within a certain population is known as a census.
  • The home listing and population enumeration stages of the 2011 Indian census, also known as the 15th Indian census, were carried out separately.
  • Starting on April 1, 2010, all buildings had to have information gathered for the house listing phase.