Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States with regard to percentage of urban population (2011)?
[amp_mcq option1=”Tamil Nadu—Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra” option2=”Goa—Mizoram—Maharashtra—Kerala” option3=”Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa” option4=”Mizoram—Goa—Maharashtra—Kerala” correct=”option3″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2018
The correct answer is C) Maharashtra—Kerala—Mizoram—Goa.
Based on the 2011 Census of India data for the percentage of urban population, the approximate percentages for the states listed are: Maharashtra (45.2%), Kerala (47.7%), Tamil Nadu (48.4%), Mizoram (52.1%), and Goa (62.2%). Arranging the states given in option C in ascending order of urban population percentage gives Maharashtra (45.2%) < Kerala (47.7%) < Mizoram (52.1%) < Goa (62.2%). This is a correct ascending sequence among the options provided.