Question

Which is the highest populated state in India according to the 2011 Census?
A.Maharashtra
B.Bihar
C.Andhra Pradesh
D.Uttar Pradesh

Answer 1

Hint: A census is the process of systematically computing and recording information about the given population.
The correct answer holds rank 4th in terms of land area and is approximately the same size as the United Kingdom.

Complete answer:
-India ranks 7th in the world in terms of land area and 2nd in terms of population.
-To evaluate the average daily in-house census in a month, add the daily census for each day of the calendar month and divide the total by the number of days in a month.
-Detailed census data are essential for appropriate state undertaking of Federal programs for these groups in areas such as housing aid, energy cost subsidy, community development, and employment and social services.
-It is directed by Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution and takes place every 10 years.
-As per the census 2011, Delhi is the largest union territory in India in terms of population, Lakshadweep being the smallest.
-Sikkim is the smallest state as per population.

According to the census 2011, Maharashtra is the wealthiest and second most populous state in India with a population of 112,374,333. This option is not correct.
Bihar is the third largest state in India in terms of population. This option is incorrect.
The total population of Andhra Pradesh as per 2011 census is 84,580,777. This option is incorrect.
As per the census of India 2011, the population of India is 1,210,193,422. Hence, Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state of India. This option is correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:The first complete census of an Indian city was performed by Henry Walter in Dacca in 1830. Hence, he is known as the father of Indian census.
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India holds the responsibility of administering Census.