Previous Year Question
As per the Census, 2011 estimates, which one of the following is most populous State in India?
A.
Bihar
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
According to the final figures of Census 2011, Uttar Pradesh was the most populous State in India. Its total population was 199,812,341, or approximately 199.8 million.
The populations of the States given in the options were—
Uttar Pradesh — 199,812,341
Maharashtra — 112,374,333
Bihar — 104,099,452
Madhya Pradesh — 72,626,809
Thus, Uttar Pradesh clearly ranked first among the given options. Maharashtra ranked second and Bihar third.