In a discussion, M from Arunachal Pradesh, J from Assam, N from Meghal

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.

M
J
N
S
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2021
The correct answer is J.
We need to compare the population densities of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland as per Census 2011:
– Arunachal Pradesh: 17 persons per sq km (M)
– Assam: 398 persons per sq km (J)
– Meghalaya: 132 persons per sq km (N)
– Nagaland: 119 persons per sq km (S)
Comparing the densities (17, 398, 132, 119), the maximum density among these four states is 398, which is the density of Assam. Therefore, the person from Assam (J) is making the correct claim.
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density among all states in India. Assam is one of the more densely populated states in the Northeast region, although its density is lower than the national average (382 in 2011).