Q188
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Population, Census & Tribes
The most densely populated Indian state in the 2011 census is
- a.Kerala
- b.West Bengal
- c.Uttar Pradesh
- d.Jharkhand
Answer: (B) West Bengal
According to the 2011 Census, West Bengal is the most densely populated state in India among the given options, with a population density of 1,108 persons per square kilometre — the highest of any large Indian state. Bihar actually has the highest density (1,106) but is not given as an option here. Among the options, West Bengal (1,108) exceeds Kerala (860) and Uttar Pradesh (829).