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 #141
Why is population census data important for governments?
A. For measuring tides
B. For earthquake prevention
C. For weather prediction
D. For evidence-based policy and planning
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Governments rely on census data to allocate resources, plan development, and design welfare programs.
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Question #142
According to Census 2011, what was the total population of India?
A. 102.8 crore
B. 110.2 crore
C. 135.6 crore
D. 121.0 crore
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Census 2011 recorded India's population as 121.08 crore (1.21 billion), making it the second most populous country in the world at that time.
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Question #143
Which Census of India was conducted in 2011?
A. 15th Census
B. 14th Census
C. 16th Census
D. 13th Census
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Census 2011 was the 15th Census of India since 1872 and the 7th Census after Independence.
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Question #144
What was the decadal population growth rate of India during 2001-2011?
A. 21.54%
B. 19.25%
C. 17.64%
D. 15.32%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 was 17.64%, which was lower than the growth rate recorded during 1991-2001.
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Question #145
According to Census 2011, India's population density was:
A. 410 persons/sq km
B. 324 persons/sq km
C. 450 persons/sq km
D. 382 persons/sq km
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India's population density increased from 324 persons per sq km in 2001 to 382 persons per sq km in 2011.
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Question #146
According to Census 2011, the sex ratio of India was:
A. 940
B. 943
C. 933
D. 927
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The sex ratio of India improved to 943 females per 1000 males in Census 2011.
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Question #147
According to Census 2011, the literacy rate of India was:
A. 68.84%
B. 76.50%
C. 72.98%
D. 74.04%
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
India's literacy rate increased to 74.04% in Census 2011 from 64.83% in Census 2001.
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Question #148
Which state was the most populous in India according to Census 2011?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest population among all Indian states according to Census 2011.
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Question #149
Which state recorded the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Goa
B. Punjab
C. Kerala
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate of 93.91% in Census 2011.
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Question #150
Which state recorded the lowest literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among Indian states at 61.80% according to Census 2011.
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Question #151
Which state had the highest population density in Census 2011?
A. Kerala
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar recorded the highest population density among states with 1,102 persons per square kilometer.
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Question #152
Which Union Territory had the highest population density according to Census 2011?
A. Delhi
B. Puducherry
C. Lakshadweep
D. Chandigarh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Delhi had the highest population density among Union Territories with more than 11,000 persons per sq km.
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Question #153
Which state had the lowest population density in Census 2011?
A. Mizoram
B. Sikkim
C. Arunachal Pradesh
D. Nagaland
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest population density among states with only 17 persons per sq km.
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Question #154
According to Census 2011, which state had the highest sex ratio?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Goa
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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 #155
Which state had the lowest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Haryana
B. Rajasthan
C. Punjab
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Haryana recorded the lowest sex ratio among states at 879 females per 1000 males.
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Question #156
What was India's child sex ratio (0-6 years) in Census 2011?
A. 919
B. 927
C. 914
D. 943
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The child sex ratio in Census 2011 was 919 girls per 1000 boys, showing a decline from 2001.
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Question #157
Which state recorded the highest decadal growth rate during 2001-2011?
A. Nagaland
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Meghalaya recorded the highest population growth rate among states during the decade 2001-2011.
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Question #158
According to Census 2011, which state had the largest rural population?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Bihar
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the largest rural population in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #159
Which state had the largest urban population according to Census 2011?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Delhi
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Maharashtra had the largest urban population among Indian states in Census 2011.
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Question #160
According to Census 2011, what percentage of India's population lived in urban areas?
A. 31.16%
B. 39.8%
C. 35.5%
D. 27.8%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Urban population accounted for 31.16% of India's total population according to Census 2011.
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