Multiple choice

Consider the following states:

  1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Gujarat
  2. Maharashtra 4. Tamil Nadu The correct sequence of these States, in descending order in terms of percentage of urban population (as per 2001 Census), is

  1. 4, 2, 3, 1

  2. 4, 3, 2, 1

  3. 1, 2, 3, 4

  4. 3, 2, 1, 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu had the highest urban population percentage (43.86% in 2001 Census), followed by Maharashtra (42.4%), Gujarat (37.3%), and Andhra Pradesh (27.1%). The descending order is Tamil Nadu > Maharashtra > Gujarat > Andhra Pradesh, which matches option B exactly. Maharashtra ranks higher than Gujarat despite Gujarat's industrial base, due to Mumbai's massive urban agglomeration.

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