Census 2011 — Set 3
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 21–30 of 120
According to Census 2011, which state has the second-highest population in India?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the second most populous state, following Uttar Pradesh. Its population was recorded at approximately 11.24 crore. Uttar Pradesh remains the most populous with nearly 20 crore residents.
Which city is the most populous metropolitan city in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Mumbai
Mumbai was the most populous city (Greater Mumbai Corporation) in the 2011 data. However, in terms of wider Urban Agglomeration, the figures for Delhi and Mumbai are very close. These cities are major hubs of economic activity and migration.
What was the decadal growth rate of India's population between 2001 and 2011?
Correct Answer: C. 17.7%
The population growth rate during the 2001-2011 decade was 17.7%. This marked a decline from the 21.54% growth rate recorded in the previous decade. It indicates that India's population growth is entering a slowing phase.
Which state has the lowest female literacy rate in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Rajasthan
Rajasthan recorded the lowest female literacy rate at 52.12%. While Bihar had the lowest overall literacy, Rajasthan struggled specifically with female education figures. This data underscores the need for gender-focused educational programs.
Which state has the highest sex ratio according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India with 1,084 females per 1,000 males. It is the only major state where females outnumber males significantly. This reflects the state's better performance in health and social parameters.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest rural population in absolute numbers?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the largest rural population in India with over 15.5 crore people living in villages. About 77% of the state's total population is rural. Conversely, Himachal Pradesh has the highest 'percentage' of rural population.
Which state has the highest urban population percentage in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Goa
Goa is the most urbanized state with 62.17% of its population living in urban areas. Among major states, Tamil Nadu leads with nearly 48.4% urbanization. This reflects the different patterns of economic development across states.
What is the literacy rate of males in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 82.14%
The male literacy rate was recorded at 82.14% in the 2011 data. This is significantly higher than the female literacy rate of 65.46%. Closing this gender gap remains a primary goal for national educational policies.
Which state has the highest population of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in India?
Correct Answer: D. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the largest absolute number of Scheduled Tribes in the country. They account for a significant portion of the state's diverse demographic fabric. Tribal welfare is a major focus of state administration here.
As per Census 2011, which state has the highest number of Scheduled Castes (SC) in India?
Correct Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is home to the largest number of Scheduled Caste individuals in India. They constitute about 20.7% of the state's own population. This data is critical for determining political representation and constitutional safeguards.