Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population to its total population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?
A
Himachal Pradesh
B
Bihar
C
Orissa
D
Uttar Pradesh,
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks which State had the highest percentage of rural population based on the Census, 2001.
2. According to the Census, 2001 data:
- Himachal Pradesh had approximately 90.2% rural population.
- Bihar had approximately 89.5% rural population.
- Orissa (Odisha) had approximately 85.0% rural population.
- Uttar Pradesh had approximately 79.2% rural population.
3. Therefore, Himachal Pradesh had the highest percentage among the given options.