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Based on the Census of India 2011 data, arrange the following Indian states in descending order of their population density (number of persons per square kilometre):

  1. 1Bihar
  2. 2West Bengal
  3. 3Kerala
  4. 4Uttar Pradesh

Answer

The correct descending sequence of states by population density according to Census 2011 is Bihar (1,106 persons/km²), West Bengal (1,028 persons/km²), Kerala (860 persons/km²), and Uttar Pradesh (829 persons/km²).
According to Census 2011, Bihar has the highest population density among all states in India with 1,106 persons/km², followed by West Bengal with 1,028 persons/km², Kerala with 860 persons/km², and Uttar Pradesh with 829 persons/km².

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Retrieve the population density figures for each listed state from the Census 2011 data.
Bihar = 1,106/km²; West Bengal = 1,028/km²; Kerala = 860/km²; Uttar Pradesh = 829/km².
Population density measures the concentration of population relative to land area (persons per square kilometre).
2
Arrange the states from highest density figure to lowest density figure.
1,106 persons/km² (Bihar) > 1,028 persons/km² (West Bengal) > 860 persons/km² (Kerala) > 829 persons/km² (Uttar Pradesh).
Ordering requires comparing the numerical density values in descending order.

Key Concept

Spatial Distribution of Population Density in India (Census 2011)
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Demography, Population, and Human Settlements in India

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