On the basis of highest population growth rate (Census, 2011), select the option that arranges the following states in descending order.

A)Bihar

B)Arunachal Pradesh

C)Meghalaya

The correct option is C, B, A.

To arrange the given states in descending order based on their population growth rate according to the Census of 2011, let us look at the decade growth rates (2001–2011) of population for each state:

1. Meghalaya (C): Registered the highest decadal population growth rate among these states at approximately 27.95% (27.9%).
2. Arunachal Pradesh (B): Registered a decadal population growth rate of approximately 26.03% (26.0%).
3. Bihar (A): Registered a decadal population growth rate of approximately 25.42% (25.4%).

Arranging the states in descending order (from highest to lowest growth rate):

Meghalaya (C) > Arunachal Pradesh (B) > Bihar (A)

Therefore, the correct sequence is C, B, A.