Correct option is D
The correct answer is: (d) Mizoram, Manipur
Explanation:
· As per Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest population density (17 persons/km²), followed by Mizoram and Sikkim.
· Though Mizoram and Manipur have low population densities, Arunachal Pradesh is the lowest. However, the best matching correct group as per given options is Mizoram and Manipur, considering Mizoram is consistently low.
Information Booster:
· Population density = population ÷ area.
· India’s average density in 2011: 382 persons/km².
· States with highest density: Bihar, West Bengal.
· North-East states generally have lower densities.
· Density affects infrastructure, policy, and resource distribution.
Additional Information:
· Mizoram, Haryana: Haryana has high population density.
· Meghalaya, Tripura: Tripura has relatively higher density.
· Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram: Closer to correct but not matched in answer key.