On the basis of Total Population (2011), arrange the following states in descending order:
A) West Bengal B) Maharashtra C) Bihar

Correct option is D

Correct Answer is (d) B, C, A
According to the Census of India 2011, the population of the given states in descending order is:
1. Maharashtra (B) – 112.37 million (Largest among the three)
2. Bihar (C) – 104.09 million
3. West Bengal (A) – 91.27 million
Thus, the correct order is Maharashtra → Bihar → West Bengal ( B, C, A).
Key Points:
· Maharashtra is India’s second most populous state after Uttar Pradesh.
· Bihar has a high population density, ranking third in total population.
· West Bengal, despite a smaller area, is highly densely populated.
· Census data is collected every 10 years, with the next census due in 2021 (delayed due to COVID-19).
Additional Information:
· Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state ( 199.8 million).
· Sikkim is the least populous state ( 0.61 million).
· India's total population in 2011 was 1.21 billion.