UPSC Prelims 2007·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one among the following States of India has the Lowest density of population?

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  1. AHimachal Pradesh
  2. BMeghalaya
  3. CArunachal PradeshCorrect
  4. DSikkim

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Arunachal Pradesh. According to the 2011 Census of India, Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in the country with only 17 persons per square kilometer. In comparison, the other states mentioned have significantly higher densities: Himachal Pradesh has 123, Sikkim has 86, and Meghalaya has 132 persons per square kilometer. The low density in Arunachal Pradesh is primarily due to its rugged mountainous terrain and vast forest cover which limits human settlement.
geography: Which one among the following States of India has the Lowest density of population?
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