Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Assam
Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011, Assam has the highest population among the northeastern states.
- Population of Assam (2011 Census):3,12,05,576 (31.2 million)
- Assam is the most populous state in the Northeastern region, contributing a significant portion of the total population of the Seven Sister States.
Information Booster:
Population of Other Northeastern States (as per 2011 Census):
- Arunachal Pradesh – 1,383,727 (13.8 lakh)
- Manipur – 2,855,794 (28.5 lakh)
- Mizoram – 1,097,206 (10.9 lakh)
- Nagaland – 1,978,502 (19.8 lakh)
- Meghalaya – 2,966,889 (29.6 lakh)
- Tripura – 3,673,917 (36.7 lakh)
Important Data from Census 2011 (India)
Category | Data |
Total Population | 1,210.85 million (121.08 crore) |
Male Population | 623.7 million (62.37 crore) |
Female Population | 586.46 million (58.64 crore) |
Population Growth Rate (2001-2011) | 17.7% |
Most Populous State | Uttar Pradesh (199.8 million) |
Least Populous State | Sikkim (610,577) |
Most Densely Populated State | Bihar (1,106 per sq. km) |
Least Densely Populated State | Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km) |
Total Literacy Rate | 74.04% |
Male Literacy Rate | 82.14% |
Female Literacy Rate | 65.46% |
Highest Literacy State | Kerala (94%) |
Lowest Literacy State | Bihar (61.8%) |
Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males) | 940 |
Highest Sex Ratio (State) | Kerala (1084) |
Lowest Sex Ratio (State) | Haryana (879) |
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) | 919 |
Urban Population | 31.16% |
Rural Population | 68.84% |
Largest District (Population) | Thane, Maharashtra |
Smallest District (Population) | Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh |
Highest Urban Population State | Maharashtra |
Highest Rural Population State | Uttar Pradesh |
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