Maharashtra State PSC Model Paper 4

The correct answer is Sikkim.

• As per state census 2011, which of the Sikkim is the least populous state of India.

•  The least populated state in the country was Sikkim with a population of 6.71 lakhs.
• According to Census 2011:
  • C M Chandramauli was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India for the 2011 Indian Census.
  • Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state.
  • Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India.
  • The sex ratio in the country was is 940 females per 1000 males.
    • Haryana has the lowest sex ratio with just 877 women per 1000 males.
  • Bihar has the highest population density.
  • The overall literacy rate in India is 74% according to the 2011 census.
  • Bihar is the least literate state in India, with a literacy of 63.82%.
  • Goa was the most urbanized state with 62.17% of the population living in urban areas.