As per the India Census figure 2011, which of the following states has the second highest percentage contribution to the total growth of the population of India between 2001 to 2011?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Bihar
As per the India Census 2011 figures, the states that contributed the most to India's total population growth between 2001 and 2011 were primarily those with large existing populations and significant growth rates.
The state with the highest percentage contribution to the total population growth of India during 2001-2011 was Uttar Pradesh, due to its massive population base even with a moderate decadal growth rate.
Following Uttar Pradesh, the state with the second highest percentage contribution to the total growth of the population of India between 2001 to 2011 was Bihar. Bihar experienced a high decadal growth rate (25.42%) on a large population base, leading to a substantial absolute increase in its population, which significantly contributed to the national total.