UPSC Prelims 2005·GS1·geography·indian geography

According to the Census 2001, which one of the following Indian States has the maximum population in India after Uttar Pradesh?

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  1. AWest Bengal
  2. BMaharashtraCorrect
  3. CBihar
  4. DTamil Nadu

Explanation

According to the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state in India. Maharashtra ranked second with a population of approximately 96.8 million. Bihar followed in third place, and West Bengal was fourth. Therefore, Maharashtra is the correct answer as the state with the maximum population immediately after Uttar Pradesh.
geography: According to the Census 2001, which one of the following Indian States has the maximum population in India after Uttar P

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