WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which district of West Bengal has the highest population density according to the 2011 Census?

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

Answer options

  1. North 24 Parganas
  2. Howrah
  3. Kolkata
  4. South 24 Parganas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Kolkata šŸ“š Explanation: Kolkata district has the highest population density in West Bengal, with over 24,000 persons per square kilometer according to 2011 Census data. Being a fully urbanized metropolitan district, it accommodates a massive population within a relatively small geographical area. North 24 Parganas is the most populous district overall, but its density is lower than Kolkata's.