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 #161
What percentage of India's population lived in rural areas according to Census 2011?
A. 72.5%
B. 70.12%
C. 68.84%
D. 75.8%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
About 68.84% of India's population lived in rural areas according to Census 2011.
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Question #162
Which city was the most populous in India according to Census 2011?
A. Delhi
B. Kolkata
C. Mumbai
D. Chennai
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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 #163
Which state ranked second in population after Uttar Pradesh in Census 2011?
A. Maharashtra
B. Bihar
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. West Bengal
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Maharashtra was the second most populous state after Uttar Pradesh in Census 2011.
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Question #164
According to Census 2011, which state had the highest number of literates?
A. West Bengal
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Due to its huge population, Uttar Pradesh had the largest number of literates in absolute terms.
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Question #165
Which state recorded the highest female literacy rate in Census 2011?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Goa
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest female literacy rate among Indian states.
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Question #166
What was the male literacy rate of India in Census 2011?
A. 80.90%
B. 75.26%
C. 82.14%
D. 84.50%
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The male literacy rate was 82.14% according to Census 2011.
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Question #167
What was the female literacy rate of India in Census 2011?
A. 65.46%
B. 68.12%
C. 70.25%
D. 60.25%
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The female literacy rate was 65.46% according to Census 2011.
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Question #168
Which state had the lowest child sex ratio according to Census 2011?
A. Rajasthan
B. Punjab
C. Haryana
D. Jammu and Kashmir
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Haryana recorded the lowest child sex ratio among Indian states in Census 2011.
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Question #169
According to Census 2011, which state had the largest scheduled tribe population?
A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh had the highest Scheduled Tribe population in absolute numbers.
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Question #170
Which state had the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes according to Census 2011?
A. Nagaland
B. Mizoram
C. Meghalaya
D. Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Mizoram had the highest percentage share of Scheduled Tribe population among states.
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Question #171
According to Census 2011, which state had the largest Scheduled Caste population?
A. West Bengal
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Punjab
D. Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh had the highest Scheduled Caste population in absolute terms.
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Question #172
Which state recorded the highest urbanization level according to Census 2011?
A. Goa
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Maharashtra
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Goa was among the most urbanized states, with a very high proportion of population living in urban areas.
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Question #173
Which state had the lowest urban population percentage according to Census 2011?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Assam
D. Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Bihar had one of the lowest levels of urbanization among Indian states in Census 2011.
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Question #174
Which district of India had the highest population according to Census 2011?
A. North 24 Parganas
B. Mumbai Suburban
C. Pune
D. Thane
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Thane district of Maharashtra was the most populous district in India according to Census 2011.
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Question #175
Which district had the highest population density according to Census 2011?
A. Central Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. North East Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
North East Delhi recorded the highest population density among districts.
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Question #176
According to Census 2011, India accounted for approximately what percentage of the world's population?
A. 12%
B. 17.5%
C. 15%
D. 21%
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
India accounted for about 17.5% of the world's population according to Census 2011.
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Question #177
Which state had the highest literacy growth during 2001-2011?
A. Bihar
B. Tripura
C. Jharkhand
D. Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Bihar recorded remarkable improvement in literacy during the decade 2001-2011.
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Question #178
Which state had the highest female-male literacy gap in Census 2011?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Rajasthan recorded one of the highest gender gaps in literacy according to Census 2011.
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Question #179
Which Union Territory had the highest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
A. Lakshadweep
B. Puducherry
C. Chandigarh
D. Delhi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Lakshadweep recorded the highest literacy rate among Union Territories.
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Question #180
Which state had the highest population growth in absolute numbers during 2001-2011?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh added the highest number of people during the decade due to its already large population base.
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