As per the census of 200o, the population of four states are given below. Arrange the states in ascending and descending order of their population.

A. Maharashtra 96878627


B. Andhra Pradesh 76210007


C. Bihar 82998509


D. Uttar Pradesh 166197921

(i)ascending: Andhra Pradesh(76210007)<Bihar(82998509)<Maharashtra(96878627)<Uttar Pradesh(166197921)


(ii)descending: Uttar Pradesh(166197921)>Maharashtra(96878627)>Bihar(82998509)>Andhra Pradesh(76210007)


[Use the process mentioned in Q.152 and Q.153 ;to compare]


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