Census 2011 — Set 6
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 51–60 of 120
As per Census 2011, which state has the highest number of females in India?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of females (approx 9.53 crore) simply because it is the most populous state. However, its sex ratio (912) is lower than the national average. Gender-wise data helps in monitoring maternal and child health outcomes.
Which district has the lowest population in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Upper Dibang Valley
Upper Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh was recorded as the least populous district in India. Its population was around 8,004 people in the 2011 survey. Low population in such areas is due to difficult terrain and lack of connectivity.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest literacy gap between males and females?
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
Rajasthan has the highest gender gap in literacy, exceeding 27%. While male literacy was 79.2%, female literacy was quite low at 52.1%. This gap indicates societal barriers to women's education in the region.
Which is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of population in 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep is the least populous Union Territory with a population of about 64,473. It is also the smallest UT in terms of land area. Most of the population resides on only 10 inhabited islands.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest number of marginal workers?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest count of marginal workers in the country. Marginal workers are those who worked for less than six months (or 183 days) in a year. This data reflects the nature of employment and seasonal labor in the state.
Which state has the highest tribal literacy rate in India as per 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala has the highest literacy rate among its Scheduled Tribe population. This is consistent with its general high educational standards across all social groups. In the northeast, Mizoram also has very high tribal literacy.
According to Census 2011, what is the total number of districts in India?
Correct Answer: B. 640
The 2011 Census was conducted across 640 districts in India. In the previous 2001 census, there were only 593 districts. The increase reflects the administrative reorganization and creation of new districts by various states.
Which state recorded the second-lowest sex ratio in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Jammu and Kashmir
After Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir recorded the second-lowest sex ratio among states at 889. Punjab followed with a ratio of 895. These figures prompted various national campaigns to save the girl child.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population?
Correct Answer: D. Punjab
Punjab has the highest SC population percentage at 31.9% of its total residents. Himachal Pradesh follows with 25.2% and West Bengal with 23.5%. Understanding these proportions is key for social justice planning.
Which state has the lowest proportion of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population?
Correct Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Among states that have an ST population, Uttar Pradesh has the lowest proportion at 0.6%. Several states like Punjab and Haryana have no notified Scheduled Tribes at all. This geographic distribution is historically determined by settlement patterns.