Five Indian metros with respect to total population are arranged in descending order. Which of the following sequences is correct?

Correct option is A

The correct order of Indian metropolitan cities by population (as per Census 2011 and estimates for 2021) is:

1. Mumbai → Largest metro by population, with over 20 million people.
2. Delhi → Second largest, with around 19 million residents.
3. Kolkata → Around 14.8 million people, a major metro in eastern India.
4. Chennai → Population of 11 million, a key metro in southern India.
5. Bengaluru → Population of 10.5 million, a major IT hub.

Information Booster:

1. Mumbai is India’s most populous city, with high-density living and economic activity.
2. Delhi is the fastest-growing metro, expected to surpass Mumbai in the coming years.
3. Kolkata remains one of the most densely populated metros, though its growth rate has slowed.
4. Chennai and Bengaluru have growing IT sectors, contributing to rapid population expansion.
5. Metro populations are influenced by migration, employment, and infrastructure development.