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According to the Census of India 2011, arrange the following Indian states in descending order based on their decadal population growth rate during the decade 2001–2011, starting from the state with the highest growth rate.

  1. 1Kerala
  2. 2Bihar
  3. 3Rajasthan

Answer

Meghalaya (27.95%) → Bihar (25.42%) → Rajasthan (21.31%) → Kerala (4.91%)
According to Census 2011, Meghalaya registered the highest decadal population growth rate among Indian states at 27.95%, followed by Bihar at 25.42%, Rajasthan at 21.31%, and Kerala with one of the lowest growth rates in India at 4.91%. Thus, the correct descending order is Meghalaya, Bihar, Rajasthan, Kerala.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the decadal growth rate (2001–2011) for each listed state from Census 2011 data.
Meghalaya = 27.95%, Bihar = 25.42%, Rajasthan = 21.31%, Kerala = 4.91%.
Accurate statistical knowledge of demographic growth rates is required to evaluate demographic transition stages across states.
2
Arrange the states in descending numerical order of their growth percentage values.
27.95% (Meghalaya) > 25.42% (Bihar) > 21.31% (Rajasthan) > 4.91% (Kerala).
Descending order requires sequence placement from the highest parameter value to the lowest parameter value.

Key Concept

Decadal Population Growth Trends in India (Census 2011)
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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Demography, Population, and Human Settlements in India

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