Census 2011 — Set 8
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 71–80 of 120
What is the percentage of Scheduled Caste (SC) population to India's total population in 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 16.6%
Scheduled Castes make up 16.6% of the national population, totaling about 20.14 crore people. This share increased slightly from 16.2% in the 2001 census. They represent a significant demographic segment with specific constitutional protections.
Which state has the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the lowest ST percentage at 0.6% among states with ST populations. Although its absolute ST number is significant, the percentage is low due to the massive total population. This influences the allocation of tribal development funds.
Which district of India has the highest sex ratio in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Mahe
Mahe, a part of the UT of Puducherry, recorded a sex ratio of 1,184. It was followed by Almora (1,139) and Ratnagiri (1,122). These high ratios are often found in districts with high male out-migration.
Which district of India has the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Daman
Daman district in Daman and Diu had the lowest sex ratio at only 533. This is primarily attributed to the presence of a large number of male migrant industrial workers. It represents a significant demographic skew in industrial hubs.
According to Census 2011, which state has the second-highest population density?
Correct Answer: B. West Bengal
West Bengal is the second most densely populated state with 1,028 persons per sq km. It held the first position in 2001 but was overtaken by Bihar in 2011. Both states have high concentrations of population in the fertile Gangetic plains.
What is the literacy rate of Scheduled Castes (SC) in India according to 2011 data?
Correct Answer: C. 66.1%
The literacy rate for Scheduled Castes was recorded at 66.1%. This was lower than the national average of 74.04%. However, it showed considerable growth from the 54.7% recorded in 2001.
According to Census 2011, which state has the highest male literacy rate?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Kerala recorded the highest male literacy rate at 96.1%. Mizoram was a close second at 93.3%. Kerala's high literacy across both genders is a benchmark for the rest of the country.
Which state has the lowest literacy rate among Scheduled Castes (SC) in India?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Bihar recorded the lowest SC literacy rate at 48.6%. Jharkhand followed with 55.9% literacy in this social group. These states have been the focus of specialized education schemes like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
Which Union Territory has the highest population as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Delhi
Delhi is by far the most populous Union Territory with over 1.67 crore people. It accounts for a large portion of the total UT population in India. It is a major center for commerce, education, and administration.
As per Census 2011, which state has the highest percentage of slum population?
Correct Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh (undivided) had the highest percentage of urban households living in slums (35.7%). Maharashtra had the highest absolute number of slum dwellers, but the percentage was higher in Andhra Pradesh. Slum data is crucial for urban poverty alleviation planning.