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According to Census of India 2011, in which Union Territory was the highest population growth rate recorded?
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Daman and Diu
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Chandigarh
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
According to the 2011 Census, the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the highest decadal population growth rate at 55.88 percent. This significantly surpassed the national average growth rate of 17.64 percent for the same period.
According to the 2011 Census, the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the highest decadal population growth rate at 55.88 percent. This significantly surpassed the national average growth rate of 17.64 percent for the same period.
The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948, and the responsibility lies with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India, under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded a decadal growth rate of 55.88 percent.
Daman and Diu held the second position among Union Territories with a growth rate of 53.76 percent.
The national average decadal growth rate of India from 2001 to 2011 was 17.64 percent.
The 2011 Census was the 15th national census conducted since 1872.
Meghalaya recorded the highest decadal growth rate among all states (27.95 percent) during the 2001-2011 period.
Nagaland recorded a negative growth rate (-0.58 percent) during the 2001-2011 decade, becoming the only state to do so.
Option B (Daman and Diu) recorded a growth rate of 53.76 percent, which is the second highest among Union Territories.
Option C (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) recorded a relatively low growth rate of 6.86 percent.
A is correct тАФ Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the highest decadal population growth rate of 55.88 percent during the 2001-2011 Census period.
When studying Census 2011, always contrast 'Decadal Growth Rate' with 'Population Density'; while Dadra and Nagar Haveli had the highest growth rate, Delhi recorded the highest population density among all Union Territories.