According to Census of India 2011, how many states recorded less than 10 lakhs population?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) One.

According to the Census of India 2011, one state recorded a population of less than 10 lakh. The state with a population under 10 lakh was Sikkim, with a population of approximately 6.1 lakh. This makes it the only state in India to have such a small population, due to its geographical location and smaller area.

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• Sikkim is the smallest state in India in terms of population, and Goa is the smallest state in terms of area.
  
• The Census of India 2011 recorded a total population of approximately 121 crore, with significant variation in population size across states.
• Sikkim's relatively low population is attributed to its mountainous terrain and limited urbanization.
• Despite its small population, Sikkim has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for its biodiversity and tourism industry.
• The state is also known for being the first fully organic state in India.