According to Census 2011, which one of the following is the correct se

According to Census 2011, which one of the following is the correct sequence of States in decreasing order of their total size of population?

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Kerala, Jharkhand, Assam, Punjab

Jharkhand, Kerala, Assam, Punjab

Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab, Assam

Jharkhand, Kerala, Punjab, Assam

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According to the Census of India 2011 data, the total populations for the given states were approximately: Kerala (33.4 million), Jharkhand (32.9 million), Assam (31.2 million), and Punjab (27.7 million).

Arranging these populations in decreasing order:
Kerala (33.4 million)
Jharkhand (32.9 million)
Assam (31.2 million)
Punjab (27.7 million)
This order matches option A: Kerala, Jharkhand, Assam, Punjab.

Population data is a key demographic indicator captured by national censuses. For UPSC and similar exams, familiarity with the relative sizes and rankings of Indian states based on population, area, density, literacy, sex ratio, etc., is often required, especially for major states or those highlighted for specific reasons.

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