Which population measure is usually expressed as a percentage? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which population measure is usually expressed as a percentage?

A. Population density

B. Arithmetic density

C. Sex ratio

D. Literacy rate

Answer: Option D

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Literacy rate is expressed as the percentage of literate persons in a population.

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Which demographic transition stage experiences rapid population growth due to falling death rates?

A. Stage 4

B. Stage 5

C. Stage 2

D. Stage 1

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Stage 2 sees declining death rates while birth rates remain high, causing rapid population growth.

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Population growth occurs when:

A. Urbanization declines

B. Migration stops

C. Births exceed deaths

D. Deaths exceed births

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Population grows when the number of births is greater than the number of deaths, assuming migration effects are not large enough to offset the increase.

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Question #3

Which state had the lowest child sex ratio in Census 2011?

A. Punjab

B. Rajasthan

C. Haryana

D. Delhi

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Haryana recorded the lowest child sex ratio among states.

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