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%
• **Female literacy 65.46%** = India's female literacy rate as per Census 2011, up from 53.67% in 2001. • **Jump of 11.79 pts** — female literacy improved by nearly 12 percentage points over the decade. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 54.16%: close to 2001 female literacy, not 2011; 70.24%: higher than actual female rate; 74.04%: this is the overall national literacy rate, not female-only.
Which state has the lowest population density in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
• **Arunachal Pradesh 17** = 17 persons per sq km — lowest population density among all Indian states. • **Rugged mountain geography** — mountains and forests limit settlement areas across the state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nagaland: northeastern state with higher density than Arunachal; Sikkim: small state but higher density; Mizoram: sparse population but denser than Arunachal.
According to the 2011 Census, which Union Territory has the highest sex ratio?
Correct Answer: A. Puducherry
• **Puducherry 1,037** = 1,037 females per 1,000 males — highest sex ratio among Union Territories. • **Only UT with female majority** — Puducherry is the only UT where females outnumber males. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Delhi: below 1,000 sex ratio, females do not outnumber males; Lakshadweep: good literacy UT but not top in sex ratio; Chandigarh: below 1,000 sex ratio.
Which state recorded the highest population in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
• **Uttar Pradesh 19.98 crore** = most populous state with approx. 19.98 crore people (16.5% of India). • **Maharashtra and Bihar follow** — Maharashtra is 2nd and Bihar is 3rd most populous state. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Maharashtra: 2nd most populous at 11.23 crore, not 1st; Bihar: 3rd most populous, not 1st; West Bengal: 4th most populous, not the highest.
Which state is the least populous in India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. Sikkim
• **Sikkim** = least populous state with just 610,577 inhabitants in 2011. • **High biodiversity** — Sikkim is known for low density and exceptional biodiversity. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mizoram: second least populous, not the least; Goa: small state but population larger than Sikkim; Nagaland: northeastern state with more people than Sikkim.
What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. 919
• **Child sex ratio 919** = 919 girls per 1,000 boys (0-6 yrs) in Census 2011, down from 927 in 2001. • **Declining trend** — this downward trend is a major concern for demographers and policymakers. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 943: is the overall national sex ratio of 2011, not child-specific; 933: was the overall sex ratio of 2001; 927: was the child sex ratio of 2001, not 2011.
Which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Castes in India?
Correct Answer: A. Punjab
• **Punjab 31.9% SC** = highest proportion of Scheduled Castes in any Indian state. • **UP highest by count** — Uttar Pradesh has the largest absolute SC population; Punjab leads by percentage. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Himachal Pradesh: second in SC%, not first; West Bengal: significant SC% but below Punjab; Uttar Pradesh: highest SC count, not percentage.
Which Indian city is the most populous according to the 2011 Census (Municipal Corporation)?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai
• **Mumbai (Greater Mumbai)** = most populous city in India in 2011 with over 1.2 crore municipal population. • **Delhi closely follows** — Delhi was the second most populous urban centre in 2011. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kolkata: third largest city, not the most populous in 2011; Delhi: second most populous, not first; Bengaluru: fast-growing city but not the most populous in 2011.
How many states and Union Territories were covered in the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. 28 states and 7 UTs
• **28 states and 7 UTs** = India's administrative composition at the time of Census 2011. • **Changed since then** — Telangana was formed in 2014 and J&K was reorganized in 2019. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 30 states and 6 UTs: incorrect numbers, does not match 2011 configuration; 29 states and 7 UTs: Telangana was formed after 2011, not during it; 28 states and 8 UTs: 8 UTs figure is incorrect for 2011.
According to the 2011 Census, which state has the highest urban population by percentage?
Correct Answer: C. Goa
• **Goa 62.17%** = most urbanized state in India by percentage — 62.17% urban population. • **Mizoram 52.11%** — second most urbanized; Tamil Nadu most urbanized among large states. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Maharashtra: largest urban count but Goa has higher urban %; Tamil Nadu: most urbanized large state but Goa's total % is higher; Mizoram: second most urbanized, not first.