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Q165. Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001 ?

Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census-2001 ?

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2003 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — West Bengal

Concept & Option Breakdown

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According 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.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

In Census 2001, West Bengal ranked 1st in population density among states; in 2011, Bihar took the 1st spot.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q165)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — West Bengal

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2003 Q165

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 165 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "West Bengal". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2003 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

In Census 2001, West Bengal ranked 1st in population density among states; in 2011, Bihar took the 1st spot.

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