According to Census 2001, .............. percent of India’s population lives in the state of Bihar.

Correct answer: (a) 8

Explanation

In terms of population, Bihar is the third most populous state in India. As per Census, 2001, the total population of Bihar was 82,998,509. Therefore, about 8.07% of India’s total population lived in Bihar. As per Census 2011, about 8.60% (104,099,452) of India’s population lives in Bihar.