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Question

As per 2001 2011 census three major States of India in respect of population are:

  1. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal
  2. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar
  3. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal
  4. Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar

Answer:

Option B: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar”.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the three most populous states are: Uttar Pradesh > Maharashtra > Bihar