WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the 2011 Census of India, which state recorded the lowest population density?

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

Answer options

  1. Mizoram
  2. Sikkim
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Arunachal Pradesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Arunachal Pradesh šŸ“š Explanation: According to the 2011 Census of India, Arunachal Pradesh recorded the lowest population density among all Indian states. The state registered an extremely sparse density of just 17 persons per square kilometer. This is primarily due to its rugged mountainous terrain, dense forest cover, and harsh climatic conditions which discourage heavy human settlement.