Question

Which of the following places have the highest density of population in India?
A.Bihar
B.Punjab
C.Delhi
D.Karnataka

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 about a fifth 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 density of population according to the 2011 census was 500 people per sq. km.

Complete answer: Option A: is incorrect. The population density of Bihar according to the 2011 census was 1102 persons per sq. km.
Option B: is incorrect. The population density of Punjab according to the 2011 census was 550 persons per sq. km.
Option C: is correct. Delhi is the most populous area in India with a population density of 11,297 persons per sq. km. according to the 2011 census.
Option D: is incorrect. The population density of Karnataka according to the 2011 census was 319 persons per sq. km.

Note: Population density is measured by calculating population per unit area mostly sq. kilometre or sq. mile.