Census 2011 — Set 2
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 11–20 of 80
According to the 2011 Census, which district of India is the most populous?
Correct Answer: C. Thane
Thane district in Maharashtra was the most populous district in India during the 2011 Census. It recorded a population of over 1.1 crore people. Later, this district was bifurcated to create the new Palghar district in 2014.
Which state had the lowest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Bihar
Bihar recorded the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.8%. Despite being the lowest, it showed a significant improvement from the 2001 census figures. Literacy is defined in the census as the ability of a person aged 7 and above to read and write with understanding.
Which Union Territory has the highest sex ratio according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Puducherry
Puducherry has the highest sex ratio among Union Territories with 1,037 females per 1,000 males. It is the only UT where the number of females exceeds the number of males. This is similar to the demographic pattern seen in the state of Kerala.
Which of the following states has the highest percentage of rural population as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has the highest percentage of rural population with 90% of its people living in villages. Most of the state's economy is based on agriculture and horticulture. On the other hand, Goa is the most urbanized state by percentage.
Which Indian state has the highest population according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with nearly 20 crore inhabitants. If it were a separate country, it would be the fifth most populous in the world. Maharashtra and Bihar follow it as the second and third most populous states.
What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) of India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. 919
The child sex ratio in India was recorded at 919 girls per 1,000 boys in 2011. This was a decline from the 927 recorded in the 2001 Census. This specific metric measures the ratio in the age group of 0 to 6 years.
Which state recorded the highest sex ratio in India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Kerala
Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio in India with 1,084 females per 1,000 males. It is the only major state in India where females significantly outnumber males. This is often attributed to better female education and healthcare access.
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the lowest population density?
Correct Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density with only 17 persons per square kilometer. Large areas of the state are covered by mountains and dense forests, making habitation difficult. The national average density is much higher at 382.
Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Kerala
Kerala has the highest literacy rate in India at 94.0%. Mizoram follows closely in the second position with a literacy rate of 91.3%. Literacy rates include all individuals above the age of seven who can read and write.
Which state recorded a negative population growth rate during the 2001-2011 period?
Correct Answer: B. Nagaland
Nagaland was the only state to record a negative population growth rate of -0.58%. In the previous 2001 census, it had the highest growth rate in the country. This change is often discussed in terms of data correction and migration patterns.