India's share of world population according to Census 2011 was approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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India's share of world population according to Census 2011 was approximately:

A. 22%

B. 20%

C. 17.5%

D. 15%

Answer: Option C

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India accounted for approximately 17.5% of the world's population.

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Which state had the highest rural population percentage?

A. Odisha

B. Assam

C. Himachal Pradesh

D. Bihar

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Himachal Pradesh had one of the highest shares of rural population.

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According to Census 2011, India's population constituted approximately what fraction of the world's population?

A. One-sixth

B. One-third

C. One-fifth

D. One-fourth

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Correct Answer: Option A

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

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Question #3

Which Union Territory had the highest population density according to Census 2011?

A. Puducherry

B. Delhi

C. Chandigarh

D. Lakshadweep

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Delhi had the highest population density among Union Territories with more than 11,000 persons per sq km.

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