Which of the following states has the lowest population in India, according to the 2011 Census of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Punjab
Explanation:
· As per the 2011 Census of India, the populations of the given states were:
· Maharashtra → ~11.23 crore
· Madhya Pradesh → ~7.26 crore
· Odisha → ~4.19 crore
· Punjab → ~2.77 crore
· Among the listed options, Punjab had the lowest population in 2011.
Information Booster:
· India’s total population (2011 Census): 121.08 crore.
· Most populous state (2011): Uttar Pradesh (~19.98 crore).
· Least populous state (overall, 2011): Sikkim (~6.1 lakh).
· Census is conducted every 10 years under the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
· Next Census (2021) was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.