2018 · Q19
Which one of the following is the correct ascending sequence of States in terms of their population density as per Census 2011?
General KnowledgeGeography
- AArunachal Pradesh — Sikkim — Mizoram — Himachal Pradesh
- BArunachal Pradesh — Mizoram — Sikkim — Himachal Pradesh
- CMizoram— Arunachal Pradesh — Himachal Pradesh — Sikkim
- DArunachal Pradesh — Himachal Pradesh — Sikkim — Mizoram
Explanation
As per Census 2011, population densities are: Arunachal Pradesh 17, Mizoram 52, Sikkim 86 and Himachal Pradesh 123 persons per sq km. Arranging these in ascending order gives Arunachal Pradesh, then Mizoram, then Sikkim, then Himachal Pradesh. The other options scramble this order (for instance, placing Sikkim before Mizoram). Hence the correct ascending sequence is the one listed.