Which of these states/UTs had the lowest population as per census 1951?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (Lakshadweep)
Explanation:
The 1951 Census was the first census of independent India. According to this census, Lakshadweep (then known as the Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands) had the lowest population. Its total population in 1951 was recorded at only 21,035.
Additional Facts:
Andaman and Nicobar: The population here in 1951 was approximately 30,971.
Sikkim: Sikkim was not part of India at that time (it became a state of India in 1975), but its population was larger than Lakshadweep.
The Commissioner of the 1951 Census was R.A. Gopalaswami.
Total Population: India's total population in 1951 was approximately 361 million.
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In which year was the first census of independent India conducted? (Answer: 1951)
According to the 2011 census, which state in India has the lowest population? (Answer: Sikkim)
Which ministry oversees the census? (Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs)