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Question

Which of the following is the most Populous State in India as per the provisional figures of Census of India 2011?

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Odisha
  4. Uttar Pradesh

Answer:

Option D: Uttar Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh”.

According to the 2011 census, Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India with a population of 199,812,341, which is 16.51% of India's total population.