Question

_______ the biggest state in terms of area, has only 5.5 per cent of the total population of India.

• A. Maharastra
• B. Andhra Pradesh
• C. Rajasthan
• D. Madhya Pradesh
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the largest state in size, its population contributes to only 5.5% of the total population of India.

This uneven distribution of the population is due to the varying population density of the country.

Population density = the total number of people per unit of area. Also, population density is largely dependent on the geographical location and geological factors. Therefore, states like Assam, Himachal Pradesh, and other hilly terrains have a lower density of population. While the northern plains and coastal areas like Kerala, West Bengal, and Maharashtra have very high population density.