WBCS.LIVE practice question

The district having the lowest population density (as in 2011) in West Bengal is

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

Answer options

  1. Darjeeling
  2. Bankura
  3. Purulia
  4. Alipurduar

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Purulia

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Purulia As per the Census of India 2011, Purulia district registered the lowest population density in West Bengal at 468 persons per square km, significantly below the state average of 1,028 persons/sq. km. Other districts such as Darjeeling, Bankura, and Alipurduar had densities of approximately 586, 523, and around 400–468, respectively.