Question

Which one of the following states has the highest density of population?

• A. Punjab
• B. Uttar Pradesh
• C. Kerala
• D. West Bengal

Hint:

Population density depends on both total population and area size — fertile and urbanized regions usually have higher densities.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understand the concept of population density.
Population density refers to the number of persons living per square kilometer. It is a measure of how crowded a place is.

Step 2: Compare the options.
- Punjab: Fertile plains but smaller in population compared to density leaders.
- Uttar Pradesh: Has the largest population in India but also a large area, so density is slightly lower.
- Kerala: High density, but still less than West Bengal.
- West Bengal: Known to have the highest density of population in India due to fertile land of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta and urban crowding (Kolkata region).
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