Which Census is known as the 'Great Divide' in Indian demographic history? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which Census is known as the 'Great Divide' in Indian demographic history?

A. 1901

B. 1921

C. 1931

D. 1911

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Census of 1921 is called the Great Divide because it was the year after which India's population started growing continuously.

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Which state had the highest percentage of urban female literacy according to Census 2011?

A. Goa

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Mizoram

D. Kerala

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Kerala recorded exceptionally high female literacy in both urban and rural areas.

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The population added by India during 2001–2011 was approximately equal to the population of which country?

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B. Brazil

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What was India's sex ratio in Census 2011?

A. 940

B. 927

C. 933

D. 943

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