WBCS.LIVE practice question

According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state holds the record for the lowest total population?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sikkim

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: D) Sikkim 📚 Explanation: According to the final demographic data of the 2011 Census, Sikkim holds the record as the least populous state in India. The state registered a total population of just over 600,000 individuals. This low demographic density is largely attributed to its rugged Himalayan terrain and limited arable land.