Which one of the following groups of districts in Bihar indicates the correct descending order of population density as per the 2001 census?
- ADarbhanga, Samastipur, Siwan, Saran
- BSiwan, Saran, Darbhanga, Samastipur
- CSaran, Darbhanga, Samastipur, Siwan
- DDarbhanga, Saran, Samastipur, Siwan
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BPSC treated this question as having no correct option (cancelled).
Explanation
According to the Census of 2001 and 2011, the population density of the above districts is as follows—
| District | 2001 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Darbhanga | 1446 | 1728 |
| Saran | 1230 | 1496 |
| Siwan | 1223 | 1501 |
| Samastipur | 1169 | 1467 |
Therefore, none of the given options is correct.