Question

Which of the following states has the highest density of population?
A. Bihar
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Kerala

Answer 1

Hint: Density of population is measured on the basis of total persons residing per square kilometres of land area. Several factors such as climate, location, birth rate, death rate etc affect the population density.

Complete answer: There are different methods through which population density is measured
- Arithmetic density refers to the overall number of inhabitants per land area, either calculated in square miles or kilometres.
- Urban density refers to the total population in a metropolitan region residing in an area of a metropolitan region.
- Ecological optimum refers to the density of population backed by natural reserves.
- Physiological density to the overall population over an area of active farming land.
- Agricultural density refers to the overall agrarian population.
Now let us examine the option
Option A - As per Census 2011, Bihar is the state which has the highest density of population. It has a population density of 1102 persons per square kilometres.
Option B - Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density of population. It has a population density of 17 persons per square kilometres.
Option C - Himachal Pradesh has a population density of 123 persons per square kilometres.
Option D - Kerala ranks third in terms of density of population right after West Bengal. It has a population density of 860 persons per square kilometres.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: The average density of population in India as per 2011 census was 382 persons square kilometres. This is the motivation behind why India is viewed as one of the most thickly populated nations on the planet.