Which is the second most populated state in India as per the 2011 Census?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Maharashtra
According to the 2011 Census, Maharashtra is the second-most populous state after Uttar Pradesh.
- Maharashtra is India's second-largest state in terms of population size, behind Uttar Pradesh, with 11,23,72,972, and Bihar comes in third with 10,38,04,637.
- Thane was India's most populous district in the 2011 Census, with 1.1 crore people.
- North 24 Pargana was India's second-most populous district, with a population of 1.08 crore.