WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which district of West Bengal has the highest population density?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kolkata

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Kolkata šŸ“š Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, Kolkata is the most densely populated district in West Bengal (and one of the most in India), with a density of over 24,000 persons per square kilometer. This is due to the city being a major metropolitan center with concentrated urban infrastructure. Howrah and North 24 Parganas also have very high population densities.