Bihar Special GK PYQ 418 of 603 · Population & Urbanisation

Choose the correct order of the following districts of Bihar as per the ascending decadal population growth (2001-2011).

  1. AKishanganj < Madhepura < Siwan
  2. BSiwan < Kishanganj < Madhepura
  3. CMadhepura < Kishanganj < Siwan
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Siwan < Kishanganj < Madhepura

Explanation

Between 2001 and 2011, among the given options, Siwan, Kishanganj and Madhepura recorded the highest decadal population growth rates. The decadal growth rate recorded in 2011 as compared to 2001 was 22.70% in Siwan, 30.40% in Kishanganj, and 31.12% in Madhepura.

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