What is the population of Madhya Pradesh as per Census 2011–

Correct option is C

Sol. As per the Census of India 2011, the total population of Madhya Pradesh was approximately 72.6 million, which is 8.2 crore in Indian numbering. It included both rural and urban populations and showed an increase from the 2001 census. Madhya Pradesh ranked 5th in terms of population among all Indian states at that time.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) 7.2 Cr – Incorrect. This is lower than the actual figure recorded in Census 2011.
· (b) 7.5 Cr – Incorrect. Although close, this still underestimates the actual population of Madhya Pradesh in 2011.
· (c) 8.2 Cr – Correct. Census 2011 recorded Madhya Pradesh’s population as approximately 8.2 crore (72,626,809).
· (d) 8.6 Cr – Incorrect. This may reflect post-2011 growth, but it is not the official figure from Census 2011.