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UPPSC PCS 2024 · Question 5 of 150

Write in descending order the following States on the basis of their population as per Census, 2011: 1. Bihar 2. Andhra Pradesh 3. Uttar Pradesh 4. West Bengal Choose the correct answer with the help of the following codes:

UP GK

  1. A3, 4, 1, 2
  2. B1, 3, 2, 4
  3. C1, 3, 4, 2
  4. D3, 1, 4, 2Correct

Answer: D. 3, 1, 4, 2

Explanation

As per Census 2011, the descending order of states based on population is: Uttar Pradesh 199,812.000 Maharashtra 112,374, 000 Bihar 104,099, 000 West Bengal 91,276, 000 Thus, the correct order is 3 → 1 → 4 → 2. Question 6 Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II A.

Source: edurev.in UPPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I (English); answers per selfstudywala.com detailed solution based on UPPCS official answer key

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