Census 2011 — Set 12
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 111–120 of 120
What was the decadal population growth rate of India from 2001 to 2011?
Correct Answer: A. 17.70%
The decadal growth rate of India's population was 17.70% during 2001-2011. This was a decrease from the 21.54% growth rate observed in the 1991-2001 period. This trend shows that India's population growth is gradually slowing down.
Which Indian state has the highest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala has the highest sex ratio among all states with 1,084 females per 1,000 males. It is the only state in India where women significantly outnumber men. Tamil Nadu stands second with a ratio of 996.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest population density?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Bihar is the most densely populated state with 1,106 persons per square kilometer. West Bengal previously held this rank but moved to the second position in 2011. High density in Bihar is due to its fertile plains supporting a huge population.
Which Union Territory has the highest population density as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Delhi
Delhi has the highest population density among all UTs and states, with 11,320 persons per square kilometer. Chandigarh follows it with a density of 9,258. These high numbers reflect the extreme urbanization in these territories.
Which state has the highest urban population in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra
Maharashtra has the largest absolute urban population with over 5.08 crore people living in cities. Tamil Nadu has the highest 'percentage' of urbanization among major states at 48.4%. Uttar Pradesh has the highest rural population.
Which district of India was found to have the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Serchhip
Serchhip district in Mizoram recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 98.23%. It was followed by Aizawl district, also in Mizoram. This demonstrates the educational progress of the northeastern state.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population?
Correct Answer: A. Mizoram
Mizoram has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes, accounting for 94.4% of its population. In terms of absolute numbers, Madhya Pradesh has the highest Scheduled Tribe population. This data is vital for planning tribal development schemes.
Who was the first Registrar General and Census Commissioner of independent India?
Correct Answer: C. R.A. Gopalaswami
R.A. Gopalaswami was the first Census Commissioner of independent India, overseeing the 1951 Census. This was a landmark census as it was the first after the partition of India. The Census Act was passed in 1948 to provide a legal basis for these surveys.
Which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste population in India as per 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Punjab
Punjab has the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes at 31.9% of its total population. While Uttar Pradesh has the highest 'number' of Scheduled Castes, the 'percentage' is higher in Punjab. This data assists in the proportional allocation of resources.
In Census 2011, how many people are considered 'literate' in terms of age?
Correct Answer: C. 7 years and above
A person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language is considered literate. This definition has been used consistently in Indian censuses for decades. Children below 7 are excluded from literacy calculations even if they go to school.