Question

Which of the following is the most populated state in India?
A.Maharashtra
B.Bihar
C.Uttar Pradesh
D.Gujarat

Answer 1

Hint: India is the second most populated country in the world after China. As of 2018, the population of India is estimated to be at 135.26 crores. Currently, it comprises 17.5% of the world’s population which is 759.43 crores as of 2018. By 2027, at the current rate, it is expected that India will surpass China to become the most populated country in the world. The demographics show that around 50% of the population in India is below the age of 25 years and 65% of the population of India is below the age of 35. The average life expectancy in India is 69.7 years and the birth rate in India is 18.2 births/1000 population. The sex ratio in India as per the 2011 census was 940 females per 1000 males. The density of population according to the 2011 census was 500 people per sq. km.

Complete Answer:
Option A: is incorrect. Maharashtra is the second most populated state in India with a total population of 11.2 crores and contains 9.28% of India’s total population.
Option B: is incorrect. Bihar is the third most populated state in India with a total population of 10.4 crores and contains 8.6% of India’s total population.
Option C: is correct. Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India with a total population of 19.98 crores and contains 16.5% of India’s total population.
Option D: is incorrect. West Bengal is the fourth most populated state in India with a total population of 9.12 crores and contains 7.54% of India’s total population.

Note: Sikkim is the least populated state in India with a population of 6.1 lakhs. The NCT of Delhi is the most populated union territory in India with a population of 1.6 crores and 1.39% of India’s total population. Lakshadweep is the least populated union territory in India with a population of 64,437 people.