Census 2011 — Set 2
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 11–20 of 120
Who was the Census Commissioner of India during the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. C. Chandramouli
C. Chandramouli served as the Registrar General and Census Commissioner for the 2011 operations. This office functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs. He oversaw the massive exercise involving millions of enumerators across the nation.
Which state has the lowest population density according to the 2011 data?
Correct Answer: A. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density with only 17 persons per square kilometer. This low figure is due to the state's vast mountainous terrain and thick forest cover. Density is calculated by dividing total population by the geographical area.
Which religious group recorded the highest literacy rate in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Jains
Jains recorded the highest literacy rate among all religious communities at 94.1%. They were followed by Christians and then Sikhs in literacy rankings. This data reflects the educational status across different social segments of India.
According to Census 2011, what percentage of the total population lives in urban areas?
Correct Answer: C. 31.16%
The urban population of India stood at 31.16% in 2011, showing an increase from 2001. This indicates a steady trend of migration from rural to urban centers for employment. Over 37 crore people were recorded as living in cities and towns.
Which state has the highest female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Kerala
Kerala recorded the highest female literacy rate in the country at approximately 92.1%. This success is attributed to long-term social reforms and government focus on education. Mizoram held the second position in this category.
In which state is the district with the highest literacy rate, 'Serchhip', located?
Correct Answer: A. Mizoram
Serchhip district in Mizoram recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 98.23%. This surpassed the literacy rates of many districts in Kerala. Mizoram as a state has consistently high literacy due to community involvement.
As per Census 2011, what is the approximate percentage of India's population to the world's population?
Correct Answer: A. 17.5%
India's population in 2011 accounted for about 17.5% of the global population. Despite having this high share of people, India holds only about 2.4% of the world's land area. This creates significant pressure on the country's natural resources.
Which state has the lowest total literacy rate in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Bihar
Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rate at 61.8% in the 2011 Census. While it was at the bottom, it also showed significant improvement compared to the 2001 data. Male literacy in Bihar was 71.2% and female literacy was 51.5%.
Which Union Territory has the lowest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Daman and Diu
Daman and Diu recorded the lowest sex ratio among all UTs and states at 618 females per 1,000 males. This exceptionally low ratio is often linked to the high influx of male migrant workers. The data highlights significant regional demographic variations.
The first synchronous census in India was conducted in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1881
While the first non-synchronous census happened in 1872, the first complete synchronous census was in 1881. It was conducted under the supervision of W.C. Plowden. Since then, a census has been held every ten years without interruption until recently.