What is meant by population density? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is meant by population density?

A. Number of people living per unit area

B. Number of deaths per year

C. Number of births per year

D. Number of migrants in an area

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Population density refers to the number of people living in a unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer. It helps in understanding the concentration of population in a region.

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What was the literacy rate of Kerala according to Census 2011?

A. 93.91%

B. 92.67%

C. 94.75%

D. 91.58%

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 93.91% in Census 2011.

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Question #2

According to Census 2011, India's population crossed which milestone?

A. 120 crore

B. 130 crore

C. 110 crore

D. 100 crore

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Correct Answer: Option A

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India's population reached 121.08 crore, crossing the 120 crore mark.

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Question #3

What is the dependency ratio?

A. Ratio of literates to illiterates

B. Ratio of urban to rural population

C. Ratio of females to males

D. Ratio of dependent population to working population

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dependency ratio compares the dependent population (young and old) with the working-age population.

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