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 #361
Which state had the highest literacy among Scheduled Castes?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Punjab
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Kerala had the highest literacy levels among Scheduled Castes.
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Question #362
Which state recorded a literacy rate above 90% besides Kerala?
A. Mizoram
B. Punjab
C. Goa
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Mizoram recorded a literacy rate of 91.33%.
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Question #363
What was India's rank in the world by population in Census 2011?
A. 2nd
B. 4th
C. 1st
D. 3rd
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
India was the second most populous country after China.
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Question #364
Which state had the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribe population?
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Meghalaya
C. Nagaland
D. Mizoram
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Mizoram had the highest percentage share of Scheduled Tribe population.
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Question #365
Which state had the highest proportion of Scheduled Caste population?
A. Punjab
B. Haryana
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Punjab had the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population among states.
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Question #366
What was the average literacy rate increase in India between 2001 and 2011?
A. 6.50 percentage points
B. 12.00 percentage points
C. 8.66 percentage points
D. 10.20 percentage points
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Literacy increased from 65.38% to 74.04%, an increase of 8.66 percentage points.
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Question #367
Which state had the highest female sex ratio?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio of 1084 females per 1000 males.
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Question #368
Which state had the largest number of census houses according to Census 2011?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Due to its huge population, Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of census houses.
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Question #369
The Census 2011 was conducted under which Act?
A. National Statistics Act 1950
B. Census Act 1948
C. Demography Act 1947
D. Population Act 1951
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Census of India is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
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Question #370
Which state had the highest number of districts in Census 2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of districts at the time of Census 2011.
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Question #371
What was the overall work participation rate in India according to Census 2011?
A. 42.5%
B. 36.2%
C. 45.0%
D. 39.8%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The overall work participation rate was approximately 39.8%.
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Question #372
Which state had the highest work participation rate in Census 2011?
A. Nagaland
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Mizoram
D. Sikkim
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Mizoram recorded one of the highest work participation rates in India.
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Question #373
Which census operation was conducted before the Population Enumeration phase?
A. Village Census
B. Agricultural Census
C. House Listing and Housing Census
D. Economic Census
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
House Listing and Housing Census was conducted prior to Population Enumeration.
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Question #374
Which technology was introduced for the first time in Census 2011?
A. Satellite mapping
B. AI-based enumeration
C. Online census only
D. Biometric collection through NPR
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The National Population Register (NPR) with biometric data collection was introduced alongside Census 2011.
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Question #375
What was the population density of Uttar Pradesh according to Census 2011?
A. 908
B. 1028
C. 828
D. 950
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a population density of 828 persons per sq km.
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Question #376
Which state had a literacy rate above 85% in Census 2011?
A. Punjab
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Tripura recorded a literacy rate of 87.22%, among the highest in India.
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Question #377
Which state was known as the most densely populated state in India in Census 2011?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. West Bengal
C. Kerala
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Bihar was the most densely populated state with 1102 persons per sq km.
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Question #378
What was the decadal growth rate of population in Uttar Pradesh during 2001–2011?
A. 20.23%
B. 25.42%
C. 18.75%
D. 15.90%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh recorded a decadal population growth rate of approximately 20.23%.
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Question #379
Which state had the highest urban literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Goa
B. Mizoram
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kerala recorded one of the highest urban literacy rates in the country.
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Question #380
According to Census 2011, India became home to approximately what fraction of the world's population?
A. One-tenth
B. One-sixth
C. One-third
D. One-fourth
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India accounted for about 17.5% of the world's population, roughly one-sixth.
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