Which state ranked second in population after Uttar Pradesh in Census 2011? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which state ranked second in population after Uttar Pradesh in Census 2011?

A. Maharashtra

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Bihar

D. West Bengal

Answer: Option A

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Maharashtra was the second most populous state after Uttar Pradesh in Census 2011.

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Life expectancy refers to:

A. Age at marriage

B. Average years a person is expected to live

C. School enrollment age

D. Average age of workers

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Life expectancy is the average number of years a person is expected to live based on current mortality conditions.

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Which state had the highest number of villages according to Census 2011?

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Rajasthan

C. Bihar

D. Madhya Pradesh

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What does population momentum refer to?

A. Migration only

B. Immediate population decline

C. Population density

D. Continued growth despite declining fertility

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Population momentum occurs when a large youthful population continues to produce growth even after fertility declines.

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