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UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 79: Geography

Which one of the following States of India has the lowest density of population?

aHimachal Pradesh
bMeghalaya
cArunachal Pradesh
dSikkim

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density of population among the four, about 13 persons per sq km in 2001, because of its mountainous, forested terrain. Sikkim had about 76, Meghalaya about 103 and Himachal Pradesh about 109. Mizoram, which is not among the options, is the next lowest at about 42.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Himachal Pradesh had about 109 per sq km.
  • (b) Meghalaya had about 103 per sq km.
  • (c) Correct: Arunachal Pradesh had about 13 per sq km.
  • (d) Sikkim had about 76 per sq km.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.