SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 51

SSC MTS - 10 Feb 2026 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q51

Which of the following states has the lowest population density (Per square km) as per census 2011?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Population density indicates the number of people per square kilometer.

Its level varies across the different states of India.

The population density in Arunachal Pradesh is very low.

The geographical conditions here are rugged and mountainous.

Dense forests and sparse settlement are the primary reasons for this.

According to the 2011 Census, it had the lowest density.

It was approximately 17 persons per square kilometer.

Therefore, Arunachal Pradesh is the state with the lowest population density.