Census 2011 — Set 4
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 31–40 of 80
Which state has the highest sex ratio for the age group 0-6 years?
Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has the highest child sex ratio in India with 972 girls per 1,000 boys. This is higher than the national child sex ratio of 919. Mizoram follows in the second position for this specific demographic.
Which Union Territory has the lowest population density as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the lowest density among Union Territories with 46 persons per sq km. Most of the islands are sparsely populated and covered by thick forests. Delhi remains the most densely populated UT in the country.
In which state is the female literacy rate the lowest according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Bihar
Bihar has the lowest female literacy rate in India at 51.5%. Rajasthan follows it closely with a female literacy rate of 52.1%. Low literacy levels are often linked to socio-economic challenges in these regions.
Which district has the lowest population in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Dibang Valley
Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh is the least populous district in India. It has a very small population spread over a large mountainous area. Mahe in Puducherry is the smallest district in India by land area.
What was the growth rate of female literacy in India during the decade 2001-2011?
Correct Answer: C. 11.8%
Female literacy grew by 11.8 percentage points between the 2001 and 2011 censuses. Male literacy grew by 6.9 percentage points during the same period. This indicates that the gender gap in literacy is slowly narrowing.
Which of the following states is the most urbanized by percentage of population?
Correct Answer: A. Goa
Goa is the most urbanized state in India with 62.17% of its population living in urban areas. Mizoram follows Goa with an urbanization rate of 52.1%. Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized among the larger states.
How many districts were covered in the Census 2011 of India?
Correct Answer: C. 640
The 2011 Census covered a total of 640 districts across the country. In the previous 2001 census, there were 593 districts. The increase reflects the administrative creation of new districts within states.
Which state has the second largest population in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the second most populous state with a population of about 11.23 crore. It accounts for roughly 9.28% of India's total population. Uttar Pradesh remains in the first position.
Which Indian state has the highest percentage of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population?
Correct Answer: A. Punjab
Punjab has the highest percentage of SC population at 31.9% of its total residents. Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal also have high percentages of SC population. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of SCs by count.
What is the literacy rate of males in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. 82.14%
The male literacy rate in India was recorded at 82.14% in 2011. This was an increase from the 75.26% recorded in 2001. Female literacy stood at a lower 65.46% during the same census year.