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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 86 of 200

Q86
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Population, Census & Tribes
Which of the following states has least population density, as per census 2011?
  1. a.Jammu and Kashmir
  2. b.Bihar
  3. c.Arunachal Pradesh
  4. d.Manipur

Answer: (C) Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density among Indian states at just 17 persons per sq. km (2011 Census). Its difficult terrain, forests, and remote location account for this low density. J&K has 56 per sq. km; Manipur has 122.