SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1st August 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q10

Which State in India has the lowest population density?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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Arunachal Pradesh

According to the Census of India, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in the country, with just 17 people per square kilometer. This is primarily due to its vast mountainous terrain and dense forest cover, which limits large human settlements across the region.

Key Points

The state with the highest population density in India is Bihar, where over eleven hundred people live per square kilometer.

Sikkim has the lowest total population by headcount among all Indian states, but its smaller geographical area results in a higher population density compared to Arunachal Pradesh.

Among Union Territories, Delhi has the highest population density, while the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the lowest.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: What is the population density of Arunachal Pradesh according to the 2011 Census?

Answer: The population density of Arunachal Pradesh is 17 people per square kilometer.

Question: Which Indian state has the highest population density?

Answer: Bihar has the highest population density among all Indian states.