Which of the following states had the highest population according to Census…
2026
Which of the following states had the highest population according to Census 2011?
Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh — ConceptA population census counts people residing in each administrative unit on a common reference date. To find the most populous state, compare the…
- A.
Bihar
- B.
West Bengal
- C.
Maharashtra
- D.
Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: D
Concept
A population census counts people residing in each administrative unit on a common reference date.
To find the most populous state, compare the total-population figures for the same census year and the same administrative level.
Application
The Census 2011 totals for the states named in the options are:
State | Population in Census 2011 |
|---|---|
Bihar | 104,099,452 |
West Bengal | 91,276,115 |
Maharashtra | 112,374,333 |
Uttar Pradesh | 199,812,341 |
Cross-check
Ordering the four totals from largest to smallest gives 199,812,341; 112,374,333; 104,099,452; and 91,276,115. The largest figure belongs to Uttar Pradesh.
Therefore, Uttar Pradesh had the highest population among the listed states according to Census 2011.