Bihar Special GK PYQ 384 of 603 · Population & Urbanisation

According to the 1991 Census, which state is considered the second largest state in India based on population?

  1. AWest Bengal
  2. BMaharashtra
  3. CBihar
  4. DUttar Pradesh

43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1999

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Correct answer: (c) Bihar

Explanation

According to the 1991 Census, the population of undivided Bihar (including Jharkhand) was 8.637 crore, which was the highest after Uttar Pradesh’s population (13.91 crore). Thus, in 1991 Bihar was the second most populous state in India. According to the 2001 Census, Bihar was the third most populous state in India. In the 2011 Census as well, Bihar holds the third position.

This explanation is carried over from question 3 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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