Population census data are useful for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Population census data are useful for:

A. Planning public services

B. Measuring ocean depth

C. Predicting earthquakes

D. Tracking planets

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Governments use census data to plan schools, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, and welfare programs.

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Question #1

The process of people leaving rural areas is called:

A. Urbanization reversal

B. Rural outmigration

C. Natural increase

D. Immigration

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Rural outmigration refers to movement away from rural regions, often toward urban centers.

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Question #2

Which state had the lowest literacy rate in Census 2011?

A. Rajasthan

B. Uttar Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. Jharkhand

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among states at 61.80%.

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Question #3

What was the average literacy rate increase in India between 2001 and 2011?

A. 12.00 percentage points

B. 6.50 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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