Q. Write in descending order the following states on the basis of their population as per Census 2011:

Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal.

Choose the correct answer with the help of the given codes.
a) 3, 4, 1, 2
b) 1, 3, 2, 4
c) 1, 3, 4, 2
d) 3, 1, 4, 2

Correct Answer: (d) 3, 1, 4, 2

Explanation: As per Census 2011, the population of the given states in descending order is as follows:

1. Uttar Pradesh (UP): 199,812,341 (Approximately 200 million)

2. Bihar: 104,099,452 (Approximately 104 million)

3. West Bengal: 91,276,115 (Approximately 91 million)

4. Andhra Pradesh: 84,580,777 (Approximately 85 million)

Descending Order (Codes):

3 (Uttar Pradesh), 1 (Bihar), 4 (West Bengal), 2 (Andhra Pradesh)

Correct Answer: (d) 3, 1, 4, 2