Census 2011 — Set 4
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 31–40 of 120
Which district in India has the lowest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Alirajpur
Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest literacy rate in India at 36.1%. It is a tribal-dominated district facing various socio-economic challenges. Literacy figures help identify regions requiring urgent developmental intervention.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest number of households in India?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, being the most populous state, also has the highest number of households. The census recorded approximately 3.34 crore households in the state. Household data provides insights into living standards and housing needs.
What is the total population of India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. 121.06 Crore
The total population of India was calculated to be 1,210,569,573 (approx 121 crore). It increased by more than 18 crore from the 2001 census. India remains the second most populous country in the world.
Which state has the highest child population (0-6 years) in India?
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the largest number of children in the 0-6 age group. This segment accounts for nearly 15.4% of the state's population. Understanding child demographics is vital for planning health and immunization programs.
In Census 2011, what was the average density of population in India per square km?
Correct Answer: A. 382
The national population density increased to 382 persons per square kilometer in 2011. In 2001, this figure was 324 persons per square kilometer. This shows the increasing pressure of population on India's limited land area.
Which Indian state has the highest number of cities/towns according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number of towns and cities (915) in the 2011 data. This includes both statutory towns and census towns. Tamil Nadu follows closely in terms of urban settlement numbers.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest work participation rate?
Correct Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh recorded the highest work participation rate among Indian states. This rate measures the percentage of total workers (main + marginal) to the total population. It reflects the level of economic engagement of the people.
Which state recorded the highest decadal growth rate of population between 2001-2011?
Correct Answer: B. Meghalaya
Meghalaya recorded the highest growth rate at 27.95% during the decade. This was significantly higher than the national average. High growth rates are usually associated with high fertility and better survival rates.
According to the 2011 Census, which district has the highest sex ratio in India?
Correct Answer: B. Mahe
Mahe district in the Union Territory of Puducherry recorded the highest sex ratio at 1,184. It is an enclave located within the state of Kerala. This district reflects the high gender ratio typical of the Kerala region.
Which state recorded the lowest child sex ratio in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Haryana
Haryana had the lowest child sex ratio at 834 females per 1,000 males. This was lower than the state's overall sex ratio of 879. Such low figures indicated a severe gender bias at birth and in early childhood.