2003 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 147: Economy and Social Development
Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census 2001?
aKerala
bMadhya Pradesh
cUttar Pradesh
dWest Bengal
AnswerThe answer is (d).
In Census 2001, West Bengal had the highest population density of the four, at about 904 persons per square km, ahead of Kerala (about 819), Uttar Pradesh (about 689) and Madhya Pradesh (about 196). Bihar (about 880) was the next densest large State. Remember West Bengal as the most densely populated large State and Bihar close behind.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Kerala had about 819 per square km.
- (b) Madhya Pradesh had about 196 per square km.
- (c) Uttar Pradesh had about 689 per square km.
- (d) Correct: West Bengal, about 904.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.