Who is known as the Father of Indian Census? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who is known as the Father of Indian Census?

A. Minto

B. Lord Ripon

C. W.C. Plowden

D. Henry Beverley

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

W.C. Plowden supervised the first regular Census of India in 1881 and is often called the Father of Indian Census.

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Which of the following is a pull factor for migration?

A. Drought

B. Unemployment

C. Conflict

D. Better job opportunities

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Better employment, education and healthcare opportunities attract people to a destination and are called pull factors.

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Question #2

Which state recorded the highest urbanization level according to Census 2011?

A. Goa

B. Tamil Nadu

C. Maharashtra

D. Kerala

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Correct Answer: Option A

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Goa was among the most urbanized states, with a very high proportion of population living in urban areas.

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Migration from villages to cities is known as:

A. International Migration

B. Seasonal Migration

C. Rural-Urban Migration

D. Urban-Rural Migration

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Rural-urban migration occurs when people move from villages to cities, often in search of employment and better opportunities.

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