UPSC Prelims 1996·GS1·geography·indian geography

As per the 1991 Census, which one of the following states has a lower population density than the other three?

Dalvoy logo
Reviewed by Dalvoy
UPSC Civil Services preparation
Last updated 23 May 2026, 3:31 pm IST
  1. ASikkimCorrect
  2. BNagaland
  3. CMeghalaya
  4. DManipur

Explanation

Based on the 1991 Census data, the population density of these four states was as follows: Sikkim had the lowest density with 57 persons per square kilometer. Nagaland had 73 persons per square kilometer. Manipur had 82 persons per square kilometer. Meghalaya had 79 persons per square kilometer. Therefore, Sikkim had a lower population density compared to the other three states during that period. Even in subsequent census reports, Sikkim has consistently maintained a lower population density among these options due to its small population and difficult mountainous terrain.
geography: As per the 1991 Census, which one of the following states has a lower population density than the other three?
ShareWhatsAppXTelegram

Related questions

More UPSC Prelims practice from the same subject and topic.