Census 2011 — Set 7
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 61–70 of 80
Which state recorded the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Kerala is the most literate state in India with a 94.00% literacy rate. This achievement is a result of decades of investment in primary education and library movements. Male and female literacy are both highest in this state.
What is the rank of India in the world in terms of population as of the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Second
India held the rank of the second most populous country in the world in 2011, after China. It contributed more than one-sixth of the total global population. Projections suggest that India will eventually surpass China in total numbers.
According to the 2011 Census, which Union Territory has the highest population density?
Correct Answer: D. Delhi
Delhi is the most densely populated Union Territory with 11,320 persons per sq km. High density is due to limited land area combined with a massive urban population. Chandigarh follows in the second position among Union Territories.
Which state has the lowest sex ratio in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Haryana
Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among all Indian states at 879 females per 1,000 males. This reflects deep-seated socio-cultural preferences and demographic challenges. The national average is significantly higher at 943.
Which state has the highest population density as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Bihar
Bihar became the most densely populated state in 2011 with 1,106 persons per square kilometer. Previously, West Bengal was the most densely populated state in the 2001 Census. Bihar's population grew rapidly while its land area remained constant.
Which state recorded the lowest literacy rate in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Bihar
Bihar had the lowest literacy rate in India at 61.80%. While lower than other states, it showed a marked improvement over its 2001 performance. Kerala remains the leader in the literacy chart.
What was the national decadal growth rate of population in India between 2001 and 2011?
Correct Answer: A. 17.7%
India's population grew by 17.7% during the decade 2001-2011. This was a decrease from the 21.5% growth rate recorded in the previous decade. This indicates a slow trend towards population stabilization.
Which state has the highest population of Scheduled Tribes in India?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is home to the largest number of Scheduled Tribes in India. Approximately 1.53 crore tribal people live in the state. Major tribes in this region include the Gond and Bhil communities.
Which Union Territory has the lowest literacy rate according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Dadra and Nagar Haveli recorded the lowest literacy rate among Union Territories at 76.24%. Despite this, its literacy rate is higher than that of many Indian states. Lakshadweep remains the most literate Union Territory.
Which state has the highest sex ratio in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: C. Kerala
Kerala has the highest sex ratio in the country with 1,084 females per 1,000 males. It is the only state where the sex ratio is favorable to women. Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu also have relatively high sex ratios.