15 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
As per Census 2011, what was the population density of India?
Answer: (2) 382 persons per sq km
Explanation
India's population density in Census 2011 was 382 persons per sq km, up from 325 in 2001.
As per Census 2011, which state had the lowest population density in India?
Answer: (3) Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation
Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest density among states, only 17 persons per sq km.
Consider the following statements as per Census 2011: 1. Kerala had the highest sex ratio among Indian states. 2. Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among Indian states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Kerala had the highest sex ratio (1084) and Haryana the lowest (879) among states; India's figure was 943.
As per Census 2011, which state had the lowest literacy rate in India?
Answer: (1) Bihar
Explanation
Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among states (about 61.8%); Kerala had the highest (about 94%).
As per Census 2011, which state had the highest proportion of urban population?
Answer: (4) Goa
Explanation
Goa was the most urbanised state (about 62.2% urban); India's overall urbanisation was about 31.2%.
As per Census 2011, which was the least populous state of India?
Answer: (3) Sikkim
Explanation
Sikkim had the smallest population among states (about 6.1 lakh); Uttar Pradesh had the largest (about 20 crore).
As per Census 2011, what was India's decadal population growth rate during 2001–2011?
Answer: (2) 17.7%
Explanation
India's population grew by about 17.7% during 2001–2011, down from about 21.5% in 1991–2001.
Match the tribe with its region: A. Toda B. Jarawa C. Khasi D. Baiga 1. Meghalaya 2. Andaman Islands 3. Nilgiri hills 4. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (4) A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
Explanation
Todas live in the Nilgiri hills, Jarawas in the Andaman Islands, Khasis in Meghalaya and Baigas in Madhya Pradesh (Mandla, Dindori).
As per Census 2011, which state had the largest Scheduled Tribe population in absolute numbers?
Answer: (2) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation
Madhya Pradesh had the largest ST population (about 1.53 crore), about 14.7% of India's tribal population.
As per Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes formed approximately what percentage of India's population?
Answer: (4) 8.6%
Explanation
STs were about 8.6% (10.4 crore) of India's population in 2011; Scheduled Castes were about 16.6%.
Consider the following statements as per Census 2011: 1. No community is notified as a Scheduled Tribe in Punjab and Haryana. 2. Among states, Mizoram had the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes in its population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Punjab and Haryana have no notified STs; Mizoram had the highest ST share among states (about 94.4%).
As per Census 2011, what was the most common reason for migration among females in India?
Answer: (4) Marriage
Explanation
Marriage was the main reason for female migration; among males, work/employment was the leading reason.
A rural settlement fragmented into several physically separated units that share a common name, locally called panna, para, palli, nagla or dhani, is known as a:
Answer: (2) Hamleted settlement
Explanation
NCERT describes such fragmented settlements as hamleted settlements, common in the middle and lower Ganga plain, Chhattisgarh and lower Himalayan valleys.
As per Census 2011, which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for a 'Census Town'?
Answer: (4) A notified municipal body or cantonment board
Explanation
A Census Town has no statutory urban body; it qualifies by population (5,000+), 75% male non-farm main workers and density of 400+ per sq km.
As per Census 2011, how many million-plus urban agglomerations/cities were there in India?
Answer: (3) 53
Explanation
Census 2011 recorded 53 million-plus UAs/cities, up from 35 in 2001; Greater Mumbai UA was the largest.