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 of India was 'Our Census, Our Future'. This slogan highlighted the importance of data for national planning and development. The 2011 Census was the second largest such exercise in the world.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bihar. Bihar recorded the highest population density with 1,106 persons per square kilometer. This state surpassed West Bengal, which held the top position in the 2001 Census. Higher density often reflects flat terrain and fertile agricultural lands.

Question 3

Which state recorded the lowest sex ratio according to the 2011 Census data?

Accepted Answer

Haryana. Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among all Indian states with 879 females per 1,000 males. This figure was significantly lower than the national average of 943. Various social programs were later initiated to address this demographic imbalance.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

74.04%. India's literacy rate was recorded at 74.04% during the 2011 Census. While the male literacy rate was 82.14%, the female literacy rate stood at 65.46%. This reflected a significant growth from the 64.8% recorded in the 2001 Census.

Question 5

Which Union Territory has the highest population according to the 2011 Census?

Accepted Answer

Delhi. Delhi is the most populous Union Territory in India according to the 2011 data. Its population was recorded at approximately 1.67 crore people. High urbanization and migration from neighboring states contribute to this high figure.

Census 2011 — Set 1