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Question

In India the highest decadal growth rate of population during 1991-2001 2001-2011 was recorded in:

  1. Bihar
  2. Meghalaya
  3. Sikkim
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer:

Option B: Meghalaya

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Meghalaya”.

According to the 2011 census, Meghalaya had the highest decadal growth rate of 27.8% between 2001 and 2011. Arunachal Pradesh came in second with a 25.9% growth rate.