Question

What is the density of population per sq km according to 2011 census?

• A. 382 persons
• B. 380 persons
• C. 385 persons
• D. 383 persons

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

382 persons

• The population density of India has gone up to 382 persons per square kilometre in 2011 from 325 persons per square kilometre in 2001.
  
• The rate of increase in density of India has exhibited a sharp decline during 20012011 (17.5 per cent) as compared to 19912001 (21.7 per cent).
  
• On an average, 57 more people inhabit every square kilometer in the country as compared to a decade ago.