SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 22

Correct Answer

Rajasthan

Explanation

Among the given options, Rajasthan has the lowest population density. According to the 2011 Census of India, the population density of Rajasthan is 200 people per square kilometer. This relatively low density is primarily due to its vast geographical area (it is India's largest state by area) and the presence of the Thar Desert, which covers a significant portion of the state and makes large regions arid and sparsely populated.

The population densities of the other options are significantly higher:

Bihar has the highest population density among all Indian states, with 1,106 people per square kilometer.

Kerala is also very densely populated, with 860 people per square kilometer.

Punjab has a high population density of 551 people per square kilometer due to its fertile plains and intensive agriculture.

Key Points

Population density is calculated as the number of persons per unit area (usually per square kilometer).

As per the 2011 Census, the average population density of India as a whole is 382 people per square kilometer.

While Rajasthan has a low density among the options provided, Arunachal Pradesh holds the record for the absolute lowest population density among all Indian states, with just 17 people per square kilometer.

Additional Facts

The western districts of Rajasthan, such as Jaisalmer, have the lowest density within the state (around 17 people per square kilometer) due to harsh desert conditions and water scarcity.

Conversely, the national capital region and highly urbanized Union Territories like Delhi have the highest overall population density in the country, far exceeding that of any individual state.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: Which Indian state has the absolute lowest population density according to the 2011 Census?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh.

Question: Which Indian state has the highest population density according to the 2011 Census?

Answer: Bihar.