Write in descending order the following States on the basis of their population as per Census, 2011:1.Bihar2.Andhra Pradesh3.Uttar Pradesh4.West BengalChoose the correct answer with the help of the following codes:Select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. A

   3, 4, 1, 2

   Option (a) places West Bengal before Bihar, which misaligns their 2011 Census population ranks. West Bengal had a smaller population than Bihar during this census enumeration. Thus, this sequence is incorrect.

2. B

   1, 3, 2, 4

   Option (b) starts with Bihar as the most populous state among the four, placing Uttar Pradesh second. However, Uttar Pradesh had the highest population in India according to the 2011 Census, making this order flawed.

3. C

   1, 3, 4, 2

   Option (c) ranks Bihar first and Uttar Pradesh second. Uttar Pradesh actually held the top rank nationally, while Bihar ranked third among all Indian states, invalidating this sequence.

4. D

   3, 1, 4, 2

   Option (d) correctly arranges the states in descending order of their population as per Census 2011: Uttar Pradesh (approx. 19.98 crore) is first, followed by Bihar (approx. 10.41 crore), then West Bengal (approx. 9.13 crore), and Andhra Pradesh (approx. 8.46 crore). This precise ranking matches the official demographic data, making it the correct choice.

Summary. Official key is (d) 3, 1, 4, 2. The question requires arranging the specified states in descending order of population based on the Census 2011 data. Uttar Pradesh leads with the highest population, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Andhra Pradesh respectively. Candidates often confuse the population ranks of West Bengal and Bihar due to high population densities. Option (d) is the only choice that accurately reflects this official hierarchical demographic sequence.