Census 2011 — Set 11
Economics · जनगणना 2011 · Questions 101–110 of 120
Census 2011 was the _______ census in the history of India since 1872.?
Correct Answer: B. 15th
The 2011 Census was the 15th census of India since its beginning in 1872. It was the 7th census conducted since Indian independence in 1947. This massive exercise is carried out under the Census Act of 1948.
Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: B. Kerala
Kerala tops the literacy chart with a 94.00% literacy rate. It has maintained the highest literacy rate in India for several decades. Education in Kerala is characterized by high state spending and social awareness.
Which state has the highest population in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state with 199,812,341 people (approx 20 crore). If it were a country, it would be the fifth most populous in the world. It accounts for about 16.5% of India's total population.
What is the national sex ratio of India as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. 943
The national sex ratio in 2011 was 943 females per 1,000 males. This was a slight increase from the 933 females recorded in the 2001 census. It indicates a minor improvement in the demographic balance of the country.
Which state has the lowest population in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Sikkim
Sikkim is the least populous state in India with only 6.11 lakh residents. Among Union Territories, Lakshadweep has the lowest population. Sikkim's small population is distributed across its mountainous terrain.
According to Census 2011, which state has the lowest child sex ratio in India?
Correct Answer: A. Haryana
Haryana recorded the lowest child sex ratio at 834. This figure for children aged 0-6 years was lower than its general sex ratio. The state has since launched various initiatives to improve these numbers.
Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India according to the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: A. Bihar
Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in the country at 61.80%. While male literacy was 71.2%, female literacy was 51.5%. However, Bihar also showed the fastest growth in literacy compared to 2001.
Which Union Territory has the highest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: A. Puducherry
Puducherry recorded the highest sex ratio among UTs at 1,037 females per 1,000 males. Lakshadweep followed with a ratio of 946. Puducherry is the only UT where females outnumber males.
What is the population density of India as per the 2011 Census?
Correct Answer: D. 382
The population density of India in 2011 was 382 persons per square kilometer. This reflects how many people live in a unit area of land on average. It increased from 324 persons per square kilometer in the previous 2001 census.
Which state has the lowest population density in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density at just 17 persons per square kilometer. This is due to its hilly terrain and thick forests covering most of the land. Mizoram follows with the second-lowest density.