Consider the following states with reference 2011 census
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Bihar
The correct sequence of these states in descending order in terms of population.

a) 1>2>3

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b) 3>2>1

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c) 1>3>2

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d) 3>1>2

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Solution

The correct option is A a) 1>2>3

Answer-a
Explanation: The population of India as per 2011 census was 1,210,193,422. India added 181.5 million to its population since 2001, slightly lower than the population of Brazil. India, with 2.4% of the world's surface area, accounts for 17.5% of its population. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state with roughly 200 million people. A little over 5 out of 10 Indians live in the six states of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.Of the 121 crore Indians, 83.3 crore (68.84%) live in rural areas while 37.7 crore stay in urban areas.45.36 crore people in India are migrants, which is 37.8% of total population.

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Consider the following states with reference 2011 census 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Maharashtra 3. Bihar The correct sequence of these states in descending order in terms of population.

Consider the following states with reference 2011 census
1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Maharashtra
3. Bihar
The correct sequence of these states in descending order in terms of population.