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Question

According to the 1991 2011 Census, the correct descending order of the states in terms of population is:

  1. Bihar, Maharashtra, U.P. and West Bengal
  2. U.P., West Bangal, Maharashatra and Bihar
  3. U.P, Bihar, Maharashtra and West Bengal
  4. U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal

Answer:

Option D: U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal”.

Uttar Pradesh > Maharashtra > Bihar > West Bengal > Andhra Pradesh > Madhya Pradesh