WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the 2011 Census data, which district emerged as the most populous district in India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. North Twenty Four Parganas, West Bengal
  2. Pune, Maharashtra
  3. Thane, Maharashtra
  4. Bangalore Urban, Karnataka

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Thane, Maharashtra

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Thane, Maharashtra šŸ“š Explanation: According to the final data of the 2011 Census, Thane district in Maharashtra emerged as the most populous district in India. At that time, its population exceeded 1.1 crore, driven heavily by rapid urbanization and migration to the Mumbai metropolitan region. However, it is important to note that Thane district was subsequently bifurcated in 2014 to create the new Palghar district.