Census 2011 — Set 7
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 61–70 of 120
What is the literacy rate of India's rural population as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. 67.8%
The rural literacy rate was recorded at 67.8% in 2011. This was significantly lower than the urban literacy rate of 84.1%. Improving rural education remains a central pillar of the National Education Policy.
According to Census 2011, which state has the largest number of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in India?
Correct Answer: A. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of ST individuals, exceeding 1.53 crore. They constitute about 21.1% of the state's population. The state has a high diversity of tribes including Gonds and Bhils.
Which state recorded the lowest sex ratio in its urban areas in 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir recorded the lowest urban sex ratio at 840. This was lower than the urban sex ratio of Haryana (873). Urban ratios are often skewed by the migration of male laborers to cities.
What was the national literacy rate of females in rural India in 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 57.93%
Rural female literacy was 57.93%, which is much lower than the urban female literacy of 79.11%. This specific data point is often used to advocate for better schooling facilities in villages. It also reflects traditional social barriers in rural settings.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest percentage of main workers?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has the highest percentage of main workers (those who worked for 6 months or more) among large states. This indicates a relatively stable employment structure in the state. Main workers are a subset of the total work participation rate.
Which state has the lowest literacy rate among Scheduled Tribes (ST) as per 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh recorded the lowest literacy rate among STs at 48.8%. While Bihar has the lowest overall literacy, its tribal literacy was slightly better. This highlights specific educational challenges within the tribal communities of the southern states.
In Census 2011, what was the average number of persons per household in India?
Correct Answer: D. 4.8
The average household size in India was 4.8 persons in 2011. This was a decrease from 5.3 persons recorded in the 2001 census. Smaller household sizes usually indicate a shift from joint families to nuclear families.
Which state has the lowest work participation rate according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh recorded the lowest work participation rate among all Indian states. Only 32.9% of its population was recorded as workers. This is partly due to the state's high child and elderly population ratio.
Which religious community has the lowest sex ratio in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Sikhs
Sikhs recorded the lowest sex ratio among religious communities at 903. Jains followed with a ratio of 954. These patterns are often correlated with the regional demographics of areas where these communities are concentrated.
According to Census 2011, what is the percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population to India's total population?
Correct Answer: A. 8.6%
Scheduled Tribes constitute 8.6% of India's total population. Their total number was recorded as 10.43 crore. STs are found across most states, with the exception of Punjab, Haryana, and a few UTs.