Census 2011 — Set 8
Geography · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 71–80 of 80
What was the female literacy rate of India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. 65.46%
The female literacy rate in India was 65.46% according to the 2011 data. This represented a jump from 53.67% in the 2001 Census. The government aims to bridge the gap between male and female literacy through various schemes.
Which state has the lowest population density in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density with only 17 persons per square kilometer. Its geography, consisting mainly of rugged mountains, limits the area available for settlement. The national density average is 382.
According to the 2011 Census, which Union Territory has the highest sex ratio?
Correct Answer: A. Puducherry
Puducherry has the highest sex ratio among Union Territories at 1,037 females per 1,000 males. It is the only Union Territory where females outnumber males. Daman and Diu has the lowest sex ratio among UTs.
Which state recorded the highest population in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with approximately 19.98 crore people. It accounts for about 16.5% of the country's total population. Maharashtra and Bihar follow in the second and third positions.
Which state is the least populous in India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Sikkim
Sikkim is the state with the lowest population in India, with just 610,577 inhabitants. This small Himalayan state is known for its low population density and high biodiversity. Mizoram is the second least populous state.
What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 919
The child sex ratio was 919 girls per 1,000 boys in the 2011 Census. This was a significant drop from the 927 recorded in 2001. This declining trend is a major concern for demographers and policymakers.
Which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Castes in India?
Correct Answer: A. Punjab
Punjab has the highest proportion of Scheduled Castes in its population at 31.9%. Himachal Pradesh ranks second in terms of percentage. In terms of absolute numbers, Uttar Pradesh has the largest SC population.
Which Indian city is the most populous according to the 2011 Census (Municipal Corporation)?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai
Mumbai (Greater Mumbai) was the most populous city in India in 2011. Its municipal population was over 1.2 crore people. Delhi followed it closely as the second most populous urban center.
How many states and Union Territories were covered in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. 28 states and 7 UTs
In 2011, India consisted of 28 states and 7 Union Territories, all of which were covered. Since then, the number has changed with the formation of Telangana and the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir. The census is the primary source of demographic data for all these regions.
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest urban population by percentage?
Correct Answer: C. Goa
Goa is the most urbanized state in India with 62.17% of its people living in towns and cities. Mizoram ranks second with 52.11% urbanization. Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized among the larger Indian states.