A census provides data on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Question

Share Report Error

A census provides data on:

A. Earthquakes only

B. Ocean currents only

C. Population characteristics

D. Future weather only

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Census operations collect information on population size and demographic characteristics.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

Request complete Subject PDF

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Population and Census Questions

Question #1

Share Report

The movement of skilled workers to another country is often called:

A. Population explosion

B. Census migration

C. Urbanization

D. Brain drain

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Brain drain refers to the emigration of educated or skilled individuals.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

Question #2

Share Report

What percentage of India's population lived in rural areas according to Census 2011?

A. 72.5%

B. 68.84%

C. 70.12%

D. 75.8%

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
About 68.84% of India's population lived in rural areas according to Census 2011.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

Question #3

Share Report

Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?

A. Unemployment

B. Conflict

C. Drought

D. Better job opportunities

View Answer & Solution Discuss

Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Better employment, education and healthcare opportunities attract people to a destination and are called pull factors.

This question belongs to: Geography GK Population and Census

Explore All Population and Census MCQs