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Correct Answer: Option (D) — West Bengal
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Standard Reference VerifiedAccording to Census 2001, West Bengal had the highest population density among all Indian states with 903 persons per sq km, followed by Bihar (881), and Kerala (819). In the 2011 Census, Bihar surpassed West Bengal.
In Census 2001, West Bengal ranked 1st in population density among states; in 2011, Bihar took the 1st spot.
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