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Q151. Which one among the following States of India has the lowest density of population ?

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

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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2007 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Arunachal Pradesh

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Population density in 2001 (and 2011) was lowest in Arunachal Pradesh (13 persons/sq km in 2001, and 17 in 2011) among all Indian states due to vast hilly forested terrain and a sparse population.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Arunachal Pradesh consistently ranks lowest in population density among all Indian states.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2007 (Q151)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Arunachal Pradesh

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2007 Q151

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2007 GS Paper I Question 151 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2007 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (C): "Arunachal Pradesh". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2007 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?

Arunachal Pradesh consistently ranks lowest in population density among all Indian states.

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