Which of the following states has the highest fertility rate in India according to the 2011 census?

1. Kerala
2. Punjab
3. Maharashtra
4. Bihar

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Which of the following states has the highest fertility rate in India according to the 2011 census?

1. Kerala
2. Punjab
3. Maharashtra
4. Bihar

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**Solution:**

1. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is the average number of children born to a woman over her lifetime.

2. According to the 2011 Census of India, Bihar had the highest fertility rate among all Indian states.

3. States like Kerala, Punjab, and Maharashtra have comparatively lower fertility rates due to better literacy, healthcare, and family planning awareness.

4. Bihar's higher fertility rate is attributed to socio-economic factors including lower literacy rates and limited access to family planning.

**Answer:** Bihar

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