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 #321
Which northeastern state had the highest population according to Census 2011?
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Assam had the highest population among the northeastern states.
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Question #322
Which northeastern state had the lowest population according to Census 2011?
A. Mizoram
B. Nagaland
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Sikkim remained the least populous state in India.
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Question #323
What is the primary source of population data in India?
A. NSSO
B. Census
C. NITI Aayog
D. Economic Survey
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Census is the most comprehensive and reliable source of population data in India.
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Question #324
Which state had the highest proportion of agricultural workers according to Census 2011?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
A significant share of Bihar's workforce was dependent on agriculture.
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Question #325
Which district had the highest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Alappuzha
B. Kottayam
C. Kannur
D. Mahe
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kottayam district of Kerala recorded one of the highest sex ratios in India.
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Question #326
Which district had the lowest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Sonipat
B. Panipat
C. Mewat
D. Jhajjar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Jhajjar district of Haryana recorded one of the lowest sex ratios.
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Question #327
Which state had the highest percentage of urban population among major states in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu had one of the highest urbanization levels among major states.
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Question #328
Which state recorded the highest child population in absolute numbers according to Census 2011?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of children in the 0-6 age group.
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Question #329
The Census of India is conducted under which Act?
A. Census Act 1948
B. Population Act 1947
C. Demography Act 1950
D. National Statistics Act 1951
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
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Question #330
Which state had the highest number of Scheduled Tribe population in percentage terms among major states?
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Odisha
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chhattisgarh has a very high proportion of Scheduled Tribe population.
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Question #331
Which state recorded the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population according to Census 2011?
A. West Bengal
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Punjab recorded the highest percentage share of Scheduled Caste population among states.
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Question #332
What was India's literacy gap between males and females in Census 2011?
A. 16.68%
B. 20.15%
C. 24.40%
D. 12.5%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The literacy gap between males (82.14%) and females (65.46%) was 16.68 percentage points.
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Question #333
Which state contributed the largest absolute increase in population during 2001–2011?
A. Maharashtra
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh contributed the largest absolute increase in population during the decade 2001–2011.
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Question #334
According to Census 2011, India's population crossed which milestone?
A. 120 crore
B. 100 crore
C. 110 crore
D. 130 crore
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India's population reached 121.08 crore, crossing the 120 crore mark.
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Question #335
Which state accounted for the largest share of India's population in Census 2011?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh alone accounted for about 16.5% of India's total population.
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Question #336
According to Census 2011, every sixth person in India was from which state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
With nearly 20 crore people, Uttar Pradesh accounted for roughly one-sixth of India's population.
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Question #337
Which state had the highest number of literates in Census 2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Maharashtra had the highest absolute number of literates because of its large population and relatively high literacy rate.
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Question #338
What was the male population of India according to Census 2011?
A. 58.64 crore
B. 65.12 crore
C. 62.37 crore
D. 60.05 crore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The male population was approximately 62.37 crore in Census 2011.
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Question #339
What was the female population of India according to Census 2011?
A. 56.75 crore
B. 58.64 crore
C. 62.50 crore
D. 60.12 crore
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The female population was approximately 58.64 crore according to Census 2011.
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Question #340
Which state had the highest urban population percentage among major states in Census 2011?
A. Gujarat
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Tamil Nadu had one of the highest proportions of urban population among major states.
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