Which state contributed the largest share to India's population in Census 2011? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which state contributed the largest share to India's population in Census 2011?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Maharashtra

C. West Bengal

D. Bihar

Answer: Option A

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Uttar Pradesh accounted for the largest share of India's total population.

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Question #1

Which state had the highest child population in absolute numbers?

A. Maharashtra

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Uttar Pradesh

D. Bihar

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of children in the 0–6 age group.

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Question #2

Which state was known as the most densely populated state in India in Census 2011?

A. West Bengal

B. Bihar

C. Kerala

D. Tamil Nadu

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar was the most densely populated state with 1102 persons per sq km.

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Question #3

Who is known as the Father of Indian Census?

A. Minto

B. W.C. Plowden

C. Lord Ripon

D. Henry Beverley

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
W.C. Plowden supervised the first regular Census of India in 1881 and is often called the Father of Indian Census.

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