Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States with regard to percentage of urban population (2011)?
- A.Tamil Nadu—Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra
- B.Goa—Mizoram—Maharashtra—Kerala
- C.Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa
- D.Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra—Kerala
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa. According to Census 2011, the share of people living in urban areas was about 45.2 per cent in Maharashtra, 47.7 per cent in Kerala, 52.1 per cent in Mizoram and 62.2 per cent in Goa, so this order runs from lowest to highest. Goa was the most urbanised state of India, and Mizoram stood second, a surprise for a small hill state, because much of its population lives in Aizawl and other towns. Tamil Nadu had about 48.4 per cent, and the all-India figure was 31.1 per cent. Option A is wrong because Maharashtra, the lowest of the four, is placed last. Option B is wrong because it runs in descending order. Option D is wrong because Mizoram is placed below Goa at the start and Kerala above Maharashtra at the end. Exam tip: Census 2011 urban share, Goa first, Mizoram second; India 31.1 per cent; Himachal Pradesh least urbanised.
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