- Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state in India according to the 2011 Census. - Maharashtra had the second-highest population. - Bihar was the third most populous state. - West Bengal was the fourth most populous state.
Regarding population size (Census 2011), the correct order of Indian states is (Highest to Lowest Population):
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: India: Population (Population Size, Growth, and Distribution)
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Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal
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