The correct answer is: C) 80 million.
Madhya Pradesh is the second most populous state in India after Uttar Pradesh. According to the 2011 census, the population of Madhya Pradesh was 72,698,016. The population growth rate of Madhya Pradesh was 18.9% between 2001 and 2011. The sex ratio of Madhya Pradesh is 931 females per 1000 males. The literacy rate of Madhya Pradesh is 69.32%.
The following are the options for the question:
A) 50 million: This is the population of Madhya Pradesh in 2001. The population of Madhya Pradesh has increased by 22.698 million (32.3%) since 2001.
B) 65 million: This is the population of Madhya Pradesh in 2006. The population of Madhya Pradesh has increased by 12.698 million (17.9%) since 2006.
C) 80 million: This is the population of Madhya Pradesh in 2011. The population of Madhya Pradesh has increased by 7.000 million (9.6%) since 2011.
D) 100 million: This is the population of Madhya Pradesh in 2021. The population of Madhya Pradesh is expected to increase by 27.398 million (38.2%) between 2011 and 2021.