What does sex ratio represent? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What does sex ratio represent?

A. Ratio of urban to rural population

B. Number of males per 100 females

C. Number of children per family

D. Number of females per 1,000 males

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

In India, sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.

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The age composition of population refers to:

A. Occupational structure

B. Distribution by age groups

C. Religious composition

D. Language distribution

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Age composition describes the proportion of people in different age categories.

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According to Census 2011, what was the urban literacy rate of India?

A. 88.20%

B. 84.11%

C. 79.50%

D. 86.50%

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Urban literacy rate was 84.11%, significantly higher than rural literacy.

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Which Union Territory had the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?

A. Lakshadweep

B. Delhi

C. Puducherry

D. Chandigarh

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Lakshadweep recorded the highest literacy rate among Union Territories.

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