Census 2011 — Set 5
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 41–50 of 80
Which of the following Union Territories has the highest literacy rate?
Correct Answer: C. Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate among Union Territories at 91.85%. It is followed by Daman and Diu and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Most UTs have higher literacy rates than the national average.
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest sex ratio at birth?
Correct Answer: B. Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh recorded one of the best sex ratios at birth among major Indian states. It stood at 991 females per 1,000 males in the overall sex ratio. This state shows a more balanced gender distribution compared to northern states.
Which state has the highest number of households in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of households, correlating with its being the most populous state. A household is defined in the census as a group of persons who commonly live together and take their meals from a common kitchen. Maharashtra ranks second in terms of household count.
Which state has the highest rural population by total count in India?
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest total rural population in India. Millions of people in the state reside in its vast network of villages. Himachal Pradesh, however, has the highest percentage of people living in rural areas.
Which state recorded the lowest child sex ratio as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Haryana
Haryana recorded the lowest child sex ratio (0-6 years) with 834 girls per 1,000 boys. Punjab also had a very low ratio but showed slight improvement from 2001. This metric is a sensitive indicator of female child survival and status.
What was the sex ratio of India (females per 1000 males) in 2011?
Correct Answer: C. 943
The national sex ratio in 2011 was 943 females per 1,000 males. This was a slight improvement from the 933 recorded in the 2001 Census. The sex ratio is a key demographic indicator reflecting the status of women in society.
Which district in India has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Serchhip
Serchhip district in Mizoram recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 98.23%. Aizawl, also in Mizoram, followed very closely in the second position. These high rates reflect the successful educational outreach in the state.
What percentage of the world's population lived in India in 2011?
Correct Answer: C. 17.5%
In 2011, India was home to approximately 17.5% of the total world population. This population lived on only 2.4% of the world's land area. This disparity highlights the high population pressure on India's land and resources.
Which state has the highest number of cities with a population of 1 million or more?
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of million-plus cities (7 cities). These include Kanpur, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Agra, Varanasi, Meerut, and Allahabad. Maharashtra and Kerala follow it with significant urban concentrations.
Which state has the lowest percentage of urban population as per 2011 data?
Correct Answer: A. Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh has the lowest percentage of urban population, with only about 10% of residents living in towns. Bihar is also predominantly rural with about 11.3% urbanization. Urbanization is often correlated with industrialization and service sector growth.