In a discussion, M from Arunachal Pradesh, J from Assam, N from Meghalaya and S from Nagaland are claiming that as per Census 2011, their State has the maximum density of population. Identify the person making the correct claim.
- A.M
- B.J
- C.N
- D.S
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Explanation
The correct answer is B, J. J is from Assam, which had a population density of 398 persons per square kilometre in Census 2011, far higher than the other three States.
Population density is the number of people living per square kilometre of area. Assam's density is high because of the fertile, flat Brahmaputra and Barak valleys, which support intensive rice cultivation, tea gardens and many towns. The other States named are mostly hilly and forested, with scattered settlements. India's average density in 2011 was 382, so Assam was slightly above the national figure while the hill States were well below it.
A is wrong because M's State, Arunachal Pradesh, had only 17 persons per square kilometre, the lowest of any State in India. C is wrong because N's State, Meghalaya, had a density of 132. D is wrong because S's State, Nagaland, had a density of 119.
Exam tip: Census 2011 density: Bihar highest (1,106), Arunachal Pradesh lowest (17), India 382.
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