Question 1

What was the official slogan of the Census of India 2011?

Accepted Answer

Our Census, Our Future. The official slogan for the 15th National Census was 'Our Census, Our Future'. This motto highlighted the importance of data collection for planning national development. It was the first census that also sought to create a National Population Register.

Question 2

According to Census 2011, which state has the highest population density in India?

Accepted Answer

Bihar. Bihar recorded a population density of 1,106 persons per square kilometer. It overtook West Bengal, which held the top position in the previous 2001 census. High density reflects concentrated human settlement in fertile plain regions.

Question 3

Which state recorded the lowest sex ratio in the 2011 Census?

Accepted Answer

Haryana. Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among all Indian states with 879 females per 1,000 males. This indicator reflects the gender imbalance within a specific geographical area. Overall, the national sex ratio showed a slight improvement compared to 2001.

Question 4

What was the overall literacy rate of India as per the 2011 Census?

Accepted Answer

74.04%. The total literacy rate in India was found to be 74.04% during the 2011 survey. Male literacy stood at 82.14% while female literacy was significantly lower at 65.46%. Any person above age 7 who can read and write with understanding is considered literate.

Question 5

According to the 2011 Census, which Union Territory has the highest literacy rate?

Accepted Answer

Lakshadweep. Lakshadweep recorded the highest literacy rate among Union Territories at 91.85%. Kerala maintained the top position among the states with over 94% literacy. These figures demonstrate the success of local educational initiatives in these regions.

Census 2011 — Set 1