Which one of the following is in descending order of Indian States in

Which one of the following is in descending order of Indian States in terms of their density of population (as per 2011 Census)?

Bihar—Kerala—Uttar Pradesh—West Bengal
West Bengal—Bihar—Kerala—Uttar Pradesh
Bihar—West Bengal—Kerala—Uttar Pradesh
Kerala—West Bengal—Bihar—Uttar Pradesh
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The correct answer is C) Bihar—West Bengal—Kerala—Uttar Pradesh.
According to the 2011 Census of India, the population densities of the mentioned states are:
– Bihar: 1106 persons per sq km
– West Bengal: 1028 persons per sq km
– Kerala: 860 persons per sq km
– Uttar Pradesh: 829 persons per sq km
Arranging these in descending order of population density gives: Bihar > West Bengal > Kerala > Uttar Pradesh.
Population density is calculated as the number of people per unit area (usually square kilometer). Bihar has the highest population density among all Indian states. The national average density according to the 2011 census was 382 persons per sq km.