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 #281
Which state had the highest population in Census 2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state with nearly 20 crore people.
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Question #282
Which state had the lowest population in Census 2011?
A. Sikkim
B. Mizoram
C. Goa
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Sikkim was the least populous state in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #283
Which state ranked second in population according to Census 2011?
A. Bihar
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maharashtra ranked second after Uttar Pradesh in terms of population.
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Question #284
What was the literacy rate of India in Census 2011?
A. 70.04%
B. 65.38%
C. 74.04%
D. 76.12%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The literacy rate of India increased to 74.04% in Census 2011.
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Question #285
What was India's sex ratio in Census 2011?
A. 927
B. 933
C. 943
D. 940
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India's sex ratio improved to 940 females per 1000 males.
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Question #286
What percentage of India's population lived in urban areas according to Census 2011?
A. 27.8%
B. 31.16%
C. 35.20%
D. 29.5%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Urban population accounted for 31.16% of India's total population.
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Question #287
Which city was the most populous city in India according to Census 2011?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mumbai was the most populous city in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #288
Which city ranked second in population according to Census 2011?
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Delhi was the second most populous city after Mumbai.
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Question #289
Which state had the highest literacy rate after Kerala in Census 2011?
A. Mizoram
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mizoram ranked second in literacy rate with 91.33%.
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Question #290
India's share of world population according to Census 2011 was approximately:
A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 22%
D. 17.5%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India accounted for approximately 17.5% of the world's population.
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Question #291
Which state recorded negative population growth in Census 2011?
A. Goa
B. Punjab
C. Nagaland
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Nagaland recorded a negative population growth rate during 2001–2011.
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Question #292
What was the population density of Bihar in Census 2011?
A. 1028
B. 918
C. 1102
D. 1150
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bihar had the highest population density among states at 1102 persons per sq km.
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Question #293
Which state had a sex ratio above 1000 in Census 2011?
A. Haryana
B. Kerala
C. Gujarat
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala had 1084 females per 1000 males, the only major state above 1000.
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Question #294
The Census 2011 slogan was:
A. Our Census, Our Future
B. Towards Inclusive Development
C. Nation Counts on Census
D. Count Everyone
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The official slogan of Census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our Future'.
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Question #295
According to Census 2011, what was the total male population of India?
A. 58.64 crore
B. 60.45 crore
C. 65.12 crore
D. 62.37 crore
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
According to Census 2011, India's male population was approximately 62.37 crore, accounting for about 51.54% of the total population.
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Question #296
According to Census 2011, what was the total female population of India?
A. 57.03 crore
B. 58.64 crore
C. 55.20 crore
D. 60.18 crore
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The female population of India in Census 2011 was approximately 58.64 crore, representing about 48.46% of the total population.
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Question #297
Which state had the highest number of females according to Census 2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest female population in absolute numbers due to its large overall population.
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Question #298
Which state had the highest number of males according to Census 2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest male population because it was India's most populous state.
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Question #299
Which state ranked fourth in population according to Census 2011?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
West Bengal was the fourth most populous state according to Census 2011.
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Question #300
Which state recorded the largest increase in literacy rate between 2001 and 2011?
A. Punjab
B. Bihar
C. Goa
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar showed significant improvement in literacy during the decade 2001-2011.
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