Which one of the following states has the highest population growth rate during 2001 to 2011 decade ?
Which one of the following states has the highest population growth rate during 2001 to 2011 decade ?
(a) Manipur
(b) Nagaland
(c) Mizoram
(d) Sikkim
Correct Answer is (c) Mizoram (22.80%)
Note - According to Census 2011, Meghalaya has registered the highest decadal growth rate (27.80%) during 2001-11. However, if we compare all states and UTs, then the highest decadal growth is registered by Dadra and Nagar Haveli is 55.50%.
The lowest Growth Rate has been of Nagaland - Negative 0.47%, followed by Kerala - Negative 4.86%.
The top five states with the highest decadal growth rate in India are
Meghalaya 27.80%
Arunachal Pradesh 25.90%
Bihar 25.1%
Jammu Kashmir 23.70%
Mizoram 22.8%