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According to the 2011 Census of India, which of the following Indian states recorded the highest population density?

  1. BiharAnswer
  2. B
    West Bengal
  3. C
    Kerala
  4. D
    Uttar Pradesh

Answer

Bihar recorded the highest population density among Indian states according to Census 2011.
According to the Census 2011 data, Bihar recorded a population density of 1,106 persons per square kilometer, making it the most densely populated state in India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define population density metric
Population density measures the number of persons living per square kilometer of land area.
Understanding demographic indicators requires calculating population relative to total land area.
2
Compare Census 2011 state density figures
Bihar recorded 1,106 persons/sq km, West Bengal recorded 1,028 persons/sq km, Kerala recorded 860 persons/sq km, and Uttar Pradesh recorded 829 persons/sq km.
Empirical figures from Census 2011 state-level demographic data establish the exact ranking.

Key Concept

State-level Population Density in India (Census 2011)
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Demography, Population, and Human Settlements in India

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