Census 2011 — Set 6
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 51–60 of 80
Which state has the highest literacy rate among the BIMARU states?
Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh
Among the BIMARU states, Madhya Pradesh has a relatively higher literacy rate at 69.3%. These states were historically categorized together due to lagging social and economic indicators. Bihar remains at the bottom of the literacy list in this group.
According to the 2011 Census, what is the average household size in India?
Correct Answer: C. 4.8 persons
The average household size in India was recorded as 4.8 persons in 2011. This reflected a decrease from the 5.3 persons recorded in 2001. Smaller household sizes often indicate a shift towards nuclear families.
Which state has the highest proportion of the elderly population (above 60 years)?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala has the highest proportion of elderly people in its population. This is due to high life expectancy and successful family planning leading to fewer children. Other southern states like Tamil Nadu also show an aging demographic trend.
Which religious group has the highest literacy rate in India as per 2011 data?
Correct Answer: C. Jains
Jains have the highest literacy rate among all religious groups in India, exceeding 94%. They are followed by Christians and Buddhists in the literacy rankings. Literacy data by religion helps in understanding social development across different communities.
Which Union Territory has the highest population density according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Delhi
Delhi has the highest population density in India with 11,320 persons per square kilometer. Chandigarh ranks second with a density of 9,258. These high figures are typical of highly urbanized administrative regions.
According to the 2011 Census, which state is the most densely populated in South India?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Kerala is the most densely populated state in South India with 860 persons per sq km. It is followed by Tamil Nadu which has a density of 555. Dense habitation in Kerala is spread evenly across the coastal plains.
Which state has the largest area according to the land data used in Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering about 3.42 lakh square kilometers. It became the largest state after the bifurcation of Madhya Pradesh in 2000. Population density remains low here due to the vast Thar Desert.
Which state has the highest number of females per 1000 males in the child population (0-6 years)?
Correct Answer: B. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest child sex ratio in 2011 at 972. This is often linked to tribal cultural practices that traditionally value the girl child. In contrast, the general sex ratio is highest in Kerala.
As per the 2011 Census, which state has the highest percentage of its population in the working age group (15-59)?
Correct Answer: B. Goa
Goa has a high percentage of its population in the working age group of 15 to 59 years. Southern states also generally have a higher percentage of working-age people compared to northern states. This is part of the 'demographic dividend' discussion in India.
Which state has the highest number of slums as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Maharashtra
Maharashtra recorded the highest number of slum blocks and slum dwellers. This is largely due to the massive urban concentration in Mumbai. Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal also report significant slum populations.