As per Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the total population less than 10 lakh?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Sikkim.

Explanation:
As per the Census of India 2011, the total population of Sikkim was 6,07,688, making it the least populous state in India. This population is significantly lower than all other full-fledged Indian states.

Information Booster:

• Sikkim population (2011):6,07,688
• Sikkim population density (2011):86 persons per sq km
• Literacy rate:81.42%
• Sex ratio:890 females per 1000 males
• Capital:Gangtok
• Sikkim became the 22nd state of India in 1975
• Sikkim is known for organic farming, low urbanization, and ecological diversity

Additional Knowledge:

Telangana:

• Formed in 2014, post Census 2011.
• Region comprising Telangana had a population of approximately 3.5 crore (35 million) in 2011.

Goa:

• Population (2011):14,58,545
• Population density:394 persons per sq km
• Known for high per capita income and tourism-based economy

Tripura:

• Population (2011):36,73,917
• Capital:Agartala
• Literacy rate:87.75%
• Rich in tribal culture and biodiversity