Bihar Special GK PYQ 395 of 603 · Population & Urbanisation

Which of the following districts recorded the highest growth of population during 2001-11?

  1. AKishanganj
  2. BAraria
  3. CMadhepura
  4. DKhagaria
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Madhepura

Explanation

During 2001–11, the five districts of Bihar with the highest population growth rates, respectively, were Madhepura (31.12%), Kishanganj (30.40%), Araria (30.25%), Khagaria (30.19%), and East Champaran (29.43%). Hence, Madhepura recorded the highest population growth during 2001–2011.

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