48th to 52nd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008
Consider the following statements: (1) The proportion of the young population (0-19 years) in Bihar is projected to decline significantly by 2041. (2) Bihar's demographic dividend is expected to peak around 2041. (3) The elderly population (60 + years) in Bihar is expected to rise more sharply than in India. 2. The state which is third in India by population and twelfth by area is—
aMaharashtra
bMadhya Pradesh
cKarnataka
dBihar✓ Correct
Explanation
Bihar was the third-largest state in India by population and the 12th largest by area. After the formation of Telangana, Bihar’s rank by area became 13th. It is noteworthy that after Jammu and Kashmir was declared a Union Territory, Bihar’s rank by area again became 12th. Note that in the context of all States/Union Territories, Bihar stands 13th by area.
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