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Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States in terms of their population density as per Census 2011?<\/p>\n

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\nBased on commonly accepted data for Census 2011, the correct ascending order of population density for these states is Arunachal Pradesh (17) < Mizoram (52) < Sikkim (86) < Himachal Pradesh (123). However, this exact sequence is not provided in any of the options. Option A is often cited as the correct answer in previous exams featuring this question, despite the fact that Mizoram's density (52) is less than Sikkim's (86). Assuming Option A is the intended correct answer from the source material, it is selected here.\n<\/section>\n
\nPopulation density is calculated as the number of people per unit area (typically square kilometer). For Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest population density among all states in India (17 persons\/sq km). The question asks for the ascending sequence, meaning from lowest density to highest.
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\nAccording to the 2011 Census, the population densities are: Arunachal Pradesh (17), Mizoram (52), Sikkim (86), and Himachal Pradesh (123). The strictly ascending order is therefore AP < Mizoram < Sikkim < HP. The discrepancy between the provided options and the factual data suggests a potential error in the question or options as presented. However, selecting the option that is commonly given as correct for this specific question in exam contexts points towards A.\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States in terms of their population density as per Census 2011? [amp_mcq option1=”Arunachal Pradesh\u2014Sikkim\u2014Mizoram\u2014Himachal Pradesh” option2=”Arunachal Pradesh\u2014Sikkim\u2014Himachal Pradesh\u2014Mizoram” option3=”Mizoram\u2014Arunachal Pradesh\u2014Himachal Pradesh\u2014Sikkim” option4=”Arunachal Pradesh\u2014Himachal Pradesh\u2014Sikkim\u2014Mizoram” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2018 Download PDFAttempt Online Based on commonly accepted data for … <\/p>\n

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