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Question 91 Discuss
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According to the Census of India-2011, which state has the lowest sex ratio?

A
Maharashtra
B
Haryana
C
Rajasthan
D
Bihar

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The 2011 Census data showed that Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among Indian states, with only 879 females for every 1000 males, prompting targeted campaigns like 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'.
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Which of the following currency note was discarded by the Government of India in November 2016?

A
₹ 100
B
₹200
C
₹500
D
₹2,000

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

In a major demonetization move in November 2016, the Government of India invalidated the existing ₹500 and ₹1,000 currency notes to curb black money and counterfeit currency.
Question 93 Discuss
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The catchphrase of which census is 'Our census, our future'?

A
1981
B
2001
C
1991
D
2011

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

The 15th Indian Census conducted in 2011 was promoted with the official motto "Our Census, Our Future" to emphasize the importance of demographic data for national planning.
Question 94 Discuss
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What is the balance of trade of a country?

A
The difference between total exports and total imports
B
The sum of all taxes
C
Total foreign debt
D
Foreign direct investment

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The balance of trade is a key component of a country's balance of payments, representing the net difference in value between its exported and imported goods over a specific period.
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Which of the following statements is correct about the Five-Year Plan?

A
All Five-Year Plans have equal rates of growth.
B
The Planning Commission was constituted in 1951.
C
The first Five-Year Plan was started in 1951.
D
The President was the ex-officio chairperson of the Planning Commission.

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

India's era of centralized economic planning officially began when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru presented the First Five-Year Plan to the Parliament in 1951.
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According to the Census of India-2011, which state has the largest gap between male and female literacy rates?

A
Assam
B
Rajasthan
C
Karnataka
D
Andhra Pradesh

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Despite overall educational progress, Rajasthan exhibited the widest gender disparity in education during the 2011 Census, with a significant gap between male and female literacy rates.
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According to the Census of India 2011, most people had out-migrated from to other states in India.`

A
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
B
Rajasthan and Gujarat
C
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
D
Maharashtra and Gujarat

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Due to higher population densities and fewer local employment opportunities, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar historically experience the highest rates of interstate out-migration in search of better livelihoods.
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As per Census of India 2011, in which of the following states was the total population less than 10 lakh?

A
Telangana
B
Sikkim
C
Goa
D
Tripura

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Sikkim is India's least populous state, and its total population was recorded well below the one million (10 lakh) mark during the 2011 demographic survey.
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According to the Census of India-2011, what is the sex ratio (Females per 1000 males) of India?

A
933
B
927
C
943
D
934

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

According to the 2011 Census, the national sex ratio demonstrated a marginal improvement from 2001, standing at 943 females per 1,000 males.
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The Green Revolution led to an increase in the agricultural output primarily due to the use of HYV seeds. Here, HYV refers to:

A
High Yielding Variance
B
Heat Yielding Variant
C
High Yielding Variety
D
High Yield Variant

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds are specially engineered agricultural seeds designed to produce a significantly larger crop yield compared to traditional seed variants.
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