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    Consider the following statements: 1. Bihar had the highest density of population in 2001 but West Bengal became the state with highest density of population in 2011. 2. Sikkim has the lowest density of population among the states of India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    A)  1 only                         

    B)  2 only

    C)  Both 1 and 2                

    D)  Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     In 2001, West Bengal had the highest population density of 903 per/sq cm against 881 persons/sq km of Bihar. In 2011, the situation was reversed as Bihar with population density of 1102 persons/sq km occupies the top position among the large state as against 1029 persons/sq km of West Bengal. Arunachal Pradesh with a population density of 13 persons/sq km in 2011 has the lowest density. Sikkim's population density is 76 persons/sq. km (2011).


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