Population and Census MCQs

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Population and Census MCQs

Practice Population and Census MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering population distribution, population density, demographic indicators, literacy rate, sex ratio, migration, urbanization, census data and important population-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

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Question #201
What was the female literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. 60.25%
B. 72.10%
C. 70.15%
D. 65.46%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The female literacy rate was 65.46%, showing substantial improvement from 2001.
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Question #202
Which state had the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Mizoram
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate at 93.91%.
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Question #203
Which state had the lowest literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Jharkhand
B. Bihar
C. Rajasthan
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among states at 61.80%.
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Question #204
What was the sex ratio of India according to Census 2011?
A. 940
B. 933
C. 927
D. 943
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The sex ratio improved from 933 in 2001 to 940 females per 1000 males in 2011.
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Question #205
Which state had the highest sex ratio in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio of 1084 females per 1000 males.
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Question #206
Which state had the lowest sex ratio in Census 2011?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Haryana
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among states at 879.
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Question #207
What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India in Census 2011?
A. 919
B. 940
C. 914
D. 927
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The child sex ratio declined to 919 girls per 1000 boys in Census 2011.
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Question #208
Which state had the highest population growth rate during 2001-2011?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Meghalaya
C. Rajasthan
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Meghalaya recorded one of the highest decadal growth rates among states during 2001-2011.
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Question #209
How many million-plus cities were there in India according to Census 2011?
A. 53
B. 42
C. 60
D. 35
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India had 53 cities with a population exceeding one million in Census 2011.
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Question #210
What was the urban population percentage of India in Census 2011?
A. 35.0%
B. 27.8%
C. 29.5%
D. 31.16%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The urban population constituted 31.16% of India's total population in 2011.
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Question #211
What was the rural population percentage in Census 2011?
A. 68.84%
B. 70.50%
C. 72.20%
D. 75.10%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
About 68.84% of India's population lived in rural areas according to Census 2011.
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Question #212
Which state was the most urbanized in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Goa had the highest proportion of urban population among states.
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Question #213
Which city was the most populous city in India in Census 2011?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Delhi
D. Kolkata
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Greater Mumbai was the most populous city in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #214
Which was the second most populous city in India in Census 2011?
A. Bengaluru
B. Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Delhi ranked second in terms of city population in Census 2011.
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Question #215
What was India's rank in world population according to Census 2011?
A. Second
B. Third
C. First
D. Fourth
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India was the second most populous country after China.
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Question #216
Which state contributed the largest share to India's population in Census 2011?
A. West Bengal
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh accounted for the largest share of India's total population.
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Question #217
What was the literacy rate of Kerala in Census 2011?
A. 93.91%
B. 95.20%
C. 91.85%
D. 90.92%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala achieved a literacy rate of 93.91%, the highest in India.
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Question #218
Which Union Territory had the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Chandigarh
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lakshadweep recorded the highest literacy rate among Union Territories.
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Question #219
How many states and Union Territories were covered in Census 2011?
A. 29 States and 7 UTs
B. 29 States and 8 UTs
C. 28 States and 8 UTs
D. 28 States and 7 UTs
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
At the time of Census 2011, India had 28 states and 7 Union Territories.
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Question #220
Which state had the highest female literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Goa
D. Mizoram
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest female literacy rate among Indian states.
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