Question

'W' is the average population density of India based on the 2011 census. 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' are population densities of Bihar, New Delhi and Arunachal Pradesh respectively according to the 2011 census.

Select the option with the population densities arranged in descending order.

• A. X, Y, W, Z.
• B. Y, X, W, Z.
• C. Z, X, Y, W
• D. Z, Y, X, W.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Y, X, W, Z.

The average population density in India is 382 people per sq km. The population densities of Bihar, New Delhi and Arunachal Pradesh are 1102, 11297 and 17 people per sq km.

There is a lot of disparity in the population density of various regions of India due to their own unique set of factors like climate, land, soil etc.