The population of Bihar in India is

Explanation

According to the 1991 Census, the population of undivided Bihar (including Jharkhand) was 8.637 crore, which was the highest after Uttar Pradesh’s population (13.91 crore). Thus, in 1991 Bihar was the second most populous state in India. According to the 2001 Census, Bihar was the third most populous state in India. In the 2011 Census as well, Bihar holds the third position. ## Page 47 ## 4. According to the 1991 Census, which state is considered the second largest state in India based on population? (a) West Bengal (b) Maharashtra (c) Bihar (d) Uttar Pradesh 43rd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 1999 Ans. (c) See the explanation of the above question. ## 5. According to the Census 2011, in terms of population, Bihar State stands at which position in the country? (a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth (e) None of the above / More than one of the above 60th to 62nd B.P.S.C. (Pre), 2016 Ans. (c) See the explanation given under the above question. ## 6. Bihar is the ____ largest State of India according to Census 2001. (a) Second (b) Third (c) Fourth (d) Fifth 53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011 Ans. (b) According to the Census, 2001, Bihar was the third most populous state in India. As per the Census 2011 as well, Bihar holds the third position. In this order, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra rank first and second respectively. On the basis of the final data of the Census, 2011, the five most populous states are as follows—Uttar Pradesh (19,98,12,341), Maharashtra (11,23,74,333), Bihar…