Which authority conducts the Census of India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which authority conducts the Census of India?

A. Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India

B. Finance Commission

C. Election Commission of India

D. NITI Aayog

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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What was the sex ratio of India according to Census 2011?

A. 940

B. 943

C. 927

D. 933

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The sex ratio improved from 933 in 2001 to 940 females per 1000 males in 2011.

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Which state has the highest population density in Northeast India?

A. Meghalaya

B. Tripura

C. Assam

D. Nagaland

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Tripura has the highest population density among northeastern states.

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Which state had the lowest literacy rate in Census 2011?

A. Jharkhand

B. Rajasthan

C. Bihar

D. Uttar Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Option C

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

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