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Question

Which one of the following is the correct ranking of states on the basis of population size?

  1. Bihar, M.P, U.P, Maharashtra
  2. M.P., U.P., Bihar, West Bengal
  3. U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal
  4. Bihar, U.P, West Bengal, Maharashtra

Answer:

Option C: U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “U.P, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal”.

Uttar Pradesh > Maharashtra > Bihar > West Benga > Andhra Pradesh > Madhya Pradesh> Tamil Nadu