Question
Download Solution PDFAs per the Census 2011, which of the following recorded second and first rank population growth during 2001-2011?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Meghalaya
C. Mizoram
D. Jammu and Kashmir
E. Bihar
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is : A and B only.
Key Points
- According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has registered the highest decadal growth rate during 2001-11 i.e 27.80%.
- However, if we compare all states and UTs, then the highest decadal growth is registered by Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 55.50%.
- The lowest Growth Rate has been of Nagaland – Negative 0.47%, followed by Kerala – 4.86%.
The top five states with the highest decadal growth rate in India are as follow:-
| State | Decadal Growth |
| Meghalaya | 27.80% |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 25.90% |
| Bihar | 25.10% |
| Jammu Kashmir | 23.70% |
| Mizoram | 22.80% |
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