Census 2011 — Set 10
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 91–100 of 120
Which district has the lowest population growth rate according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Longleng
Longleng district in Nagaland recorded the lowest (and negative) decadal growth rate of -58.39%. This was part of a broader trend of negative growth reported across Nagaland. It was a significant statistical deviation from previous counts.
What is the average life expectancy in India according to the 2011 data period?
Correct Answer: D. 67.9 years
During the 2011 census period, life expectancy was approximately 67.9 years. It has been steadily increasing due to better healthcare and nutrition. Female life expectancy is generally slightly higher than male life expectancy.
According to Census 2011, which state has the third-highest population in India?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Bihar is the third most populous state with about 10.41 crore people. Uttar Pradesh is first and Maharashtra is second. West Bengal holds the fourth position.
What is the percentage of the rural population in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. 68.84%
68.84% of Indians were recorded as living in rural areas. While the urban percentage is rising, India remains a predominantly rural country. The number of villages in India was recorded at 6,40,930.
Which Union Territory has the lowest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the lowest literacy among UTs at 76.24%. This is still higher than the literacy rates of many Indian states. The UT has a large tribal population which influence these figures.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest percentage of child population (0-6 years)?
Correct Answer: B. Meghalaya
Meghalaya has the highest percentage of children in the 0-6 age group (19.2%). It is followed by Bihar (18.3%) and Jammu & Kashmir (16.1%). A high child population indicates high birth rates in these states.
Which state recorded the highest literacy rate among males in rural India?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Kerala had the highest rural male literacy at 95.4%. It also held the top spot for rural female literacy. This widespread literacy is a result of Kerala's historical focus on universal schooling.
As per Census 2011, what is the density of population in the state of West Bengal?
Correct Answer: B. 1028
The correct answer is '1028'. West Bengal's population density was 1,028 persons per square kilometer. It is the second most densely populated state after Bihar. The state has high density throughout its fertile plains and industrial regions.
According to Census 2011, which religious group has the highest sex ratio?
Correct Answer: B. Christians
Christians have the highest sex ratio among major religious communities at 1,023. They were followed by Buddhists (965) and Jains (954). This data provides a demographic profile of various socio-religious groups.
Which state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (excluding those with 0%)?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the lowest ST population percentage at 0.6% among states where STs reside. States like Punjab and Haryana have no notified ST communities. This affects the scope of tribal welfare schemes in those states.