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 #301
According to Census 2011, how many million-plus cities were there in India?
A. 46
B. 35
C. 60
D. 53
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India had 53 million-plus urban agglomerations/cities according to Census 2011.
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Question #302
Which city had the highest population among million-plus cities in Census 2011?
A. Kolkata
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Bengaluru
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mumbai remained the most populous city in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #303
Which metropolitan city was second in population according to Census 2011?
A. Hyderabad
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Delhi was the second most populous metropolitan city after Mumbai.
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Question #304
According to Census 2011, India's population increased by approximately how many crore during 2001-2011?
A. 10.2 crore
B. 14.5 crore
C. 20.1 crore
D. 18.2 crore
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India added approximately 18.2 crore people during the decade 2001-2011.
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Question #305
Which state recorded the lowest decadal growth rate among major states in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Punjab
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala recorded one of the lowest decadal population growth rates among major states.
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Question #306
What was the population density of Bihar according to Census 2011?
A. 918 persons/sq km
B. 1028 persons/sq km
C. 1180 persons/sq km
D. 1102 persons/sq km
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bihar recorded the highest population density among states at 1,102 persons per sq km.
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Question #307
Which state had the second-highest population density among states in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. West Bengal
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
West Bengal ranked second in population density among Indian states.
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Question #308
Which state had the highest literacy rate among large states after Kerala?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Punjab
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Himachal Pradesh recorded one of the highest literacy rates among larger states after Kerala.
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Question #309
Which Union Territory had the lowest population according to Census 2011?
A. Daman and Diu
B. Chandigarh
C. Lakshadweep
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Lakshadweep had the smallest population among all Union Territories.
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Question #310
Which Union Territory had the highest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Chandigarh
B. Delhi
C. Lakshadweep
D. Puducherry
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Puducherry recorded the highest sex ratio among Union Territories.
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Question #311
Which Union Territory had the lowest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Delhi
B. Chandigarh
C. Lakshadweep
D. Daman and Diu
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Daman and Diu had the lowest sex ratio among Union Territories in Census 2011.
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Question #312
What percentage of India's population was below 15 years of age according to Census 2011?
A. 30%
B. 35%
C. 20%
D. 25%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Roughly 30% of India's population belonged to the 0-14 age group according to Census 2011.
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Question #313
What is meant by a million-plus city?
A. Population exceeding 50 lakh
B. Population exceeding 1 crore
C. Population exceeding 5 lakh
D. Population exceeding 10 lakh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A million-plus city has a population exceeding one million (10 lakh).
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Question #314
Which city became India's largest urban agglomeration according to Census 2011?
A. Kolkata
B. Delhi
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Delhi Urban Agglomeration surpassed Mumbai Urban Agglomeration in population according to Census 2011.
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Question #315
Which state had the highest urban population growth during 2001-2011?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maharashtra experienced substantial urban population growth due to industrialization and migration.
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Question #316
Which state had the highest number of villages according to Census 2011?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of villages among Indian states.
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Question #317
Which state had the largest rural population growth during 2001-2011?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest increase in rural population in absolute terms.
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Question #318
According to Census 2011, what was India's rank in terms of population density globally?
A. 20th
B. 31st
C. 50th
D. 35th
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India was among the most densely populated large countries and ranked around 31st globally by density.
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Question #319
Which state recorded the highest workforce participation rate among males in Census 2011?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Mizoram
C. Goa
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mizoram recorded one of the highest workforce participation rates among males.
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Question #320
Which state had the highest percentage of female literacy in Census 2011 after Kerala?
A. Mizoram
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Tripura
D. Goa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mizoram recorded one of the highest female literacy rates after Kerala.
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