Census 2011 — Set 1
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 1–10 of 120
What was the official slogan of the Census of India 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Our Census, Our Future
The official slogan for the 15th National Census was 'Our Census, Our Future'. This motto highlighted the importance of data collection for planning national development. It was the first census that also sought to create a National Population Register.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest population density in India?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
Bihar recorded a population density of 1,106 persons per square kilometer. It overtook West Bengal, which held the top position in the previous 2001 census. High density reflects concentrated human settlement in fertile plain regions.
Which state recorded the lowest sex ratio in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana
Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among all Indian states with 879 females per 1,000 males. This indicator reflects the gender imbalance within a specific geographical area. Overall, the national sex ratio showed a slight improvement compared to 2001.
What was the overall literacy rate of India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. 74.04%
The total literacy rate in India was found to be 74.04% during the 2011 survey. Male literacy stood at 82.14% while female literacy was significantly lower at 65.46%. Any person above age 7 who can read and write with understanding is considered literate.
According to the 2011 Census, which Union Territory has the highest literacy rate?
Correct Answer: C. Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep recorded the highest literacy rate among Union Territories at 91.85%. Kerala maintained the top position among the states with over 94% literacy. These figures demonstrate the success of local educational initiatives in these regions.
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population relative to its total population?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
Punjab has the highest proportion of Scheduled Caste individuals, making up nearly 31.9% of its population. While Uttar Pradesh has the highest total number of SC individuals, the percentage is higher in Punjab. This data helps in the targeted allocation of social welfare resources.
Which state recorded a negative population growth rate during the 2001-2011 decade?
Correct Answer: C. Nagaland
Nagaland was the only state to report a negative growth rate of -0.58% in the 2011 Census. This was a sharp decline from the extremely high growth rates reported in previous decades. Most other Indian states showed a positive, though slowing, growth trend.
Which district of India was found to be the most populous in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Thane
Thane in Maharashtra was recorded as the most populous district in the country. It had a population exceeding 1.1 crore people according to the data. Note that after 2011, this district was divided into Thane and Palghar.
According to Census 2011, what is the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India?
Correct Answer: C. 919
The child sex ratio dropped to 919 in 2011 from 927 in the 2001 census. This decline was a major concern for policymakers regarding gender discrimination. The general sex ratio for the entire population was higher at 943.
Which state has the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in India?
Correct Answer: D. Mizoram
Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes at approximately 94.4% of its total population. In terms of absolute numbers, Madhya Pradesh holds the highest Scheduled Tribe population. Tribes are identified based on specific social and cultural characteristics.