WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following states has least population density, as per census 2011?

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

Answer options

  1. Jammu and Kashmir
  2. Bihar
  3. Arunachal Pradesh
  4. Manipur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh šŸ“š Explanation: According to the 2011 Census, 'Arunachal Pradesh' has the least population density in India, with only 17 persons per square kilometer. This is due to its extremely rugged mountainous terrain. Large areas of the state are covered by dense forests, making it one of the most sparsely populated regions in the country. In contrast, Bihar is the most densely populated state.