What is the dependency ratio? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What is the dependency ratio?

A. Ratio of literates to illiterates

B. Ratio of urban to rural population

C. Ratio of dependent population to working population

D. Ratio of females to males

Answer: Option C

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

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Which state had the lowest female literacy rate in Census 2011?

A. Rajasthan

B. Jharkhand

C. Bihar

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Bihar recorded the lowest female literacy rate among states.

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Which of the following contributes directly to urbanization?

A. Rural-to-urban migration

B. Decline in literacy

C. Decrease in transport

D. Falling life expectancy

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Movement of people from rural areas to cities increases urban population and accelerates urbanization.

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Sex ratio is generally expressed as:

A. Males per 100 females

B. Children per household

C. Females per 1,000 males

D. Births per family

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sex ratio commonly indicates the number of females per 1,000 males in a population.

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