SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 31st July 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q10

Which is the most populous state in India according to the Census 2011?

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Explanation

Correct Answer

Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

According to the Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India. At the time of the census, it recorded a total population of approximately 199.8 million people. This demographic scale makes it a significant entity in India's socio-economic and political landscape, accounting for nearly 16.5% of the country's total population.

Key Points

The 2011 Census is the most recent complete official census data available for India. It provides comprehensive demographic information, including population distribution, literacy rates, and sex ratios across states and union territories. Maharashtra ranks as the second most populous state, followed by Bihar.

Important Questions and Answers

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

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh.

Question: Which state recorded the highest literacy rate in the 2011 Census?

Answer: Kerala.