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Census of india - Test Set 1

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  1. Question 1

    Which of the following is a benefit of Census data?
    1. Direct tax collection
    2. Regulating stock markets
    3. Delimitation of constituencies
    4. Controlling foreign policy
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  2. Question 2

    What was the significance of the 2011 Census in global context?
    1. India became the most populous country
    2. India had the lowest population density
    3. India had the highest literacy rate
    4. India’s population was second only to China
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  3. Question 3

    What was the key demographic trend observed in the 2011 Census?
    1. Population decline
    2. Slower population growth
    3. Decreased literacy rate
    4. Increased child sex ratio
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  4. Question 4

    When was the first synchronous census conducted in India?
    1. 1872
    2. 1881
    3. 1891
    4. 1901
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  5. Question 5

    As per the Census 2011, what is the total population of India (approximately)?
    1. 1.02 billion
    2. 1.21 billion
    3. 1.35 billion
    4. 1.40 billion
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  6. Question 6

    As per Census 2011, what is the sex ratio (females per 1000 males) of India?
    1. 933
    2. 940
    3. 943
    4. 950
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  7. Question 7

    Which state has the highest population density as per Census 2011?
    1. West Bengal
    2. Kerala
    3. Uttar Pradesh
    4. Bihar
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  8. Question 8

    What was the overall literacy rate of India as per Census 2011?
    1. 74.04%
    2. 64.8%
    3. 70.0%
    4. 82.14%
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  9. Question 9

    Which Indian state has the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
    1. Punjab
    2. Jammu and Kashmir
    3. Haryana
    4. Rajasthan
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  10. Question 10

    Which state has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
    1. Mizoram
    2. Kerala
    3. Goa
    4. Tripura
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  11. Question 11

    As per Census 2011, which Union Territory has the highest population density?
    1. Chandigarh
    2. Puducherry
    3. Delhi
    4. Lakshadweep
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  12. Question 12

    What is the minimum age criterion to be considered literate in the Indian Census?
    1. 5 years and above
    2. 6 years and above
    3. 7 years and above
    4. 15 years and above
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  13. Question 13

    Which state has the lowest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Bihar
    3. Jharkhand
    4. Arunachal Pradesh
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  14. Question 14

    As per Census 2011, what was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) in India?
    1. 919
    2. 927
    3. 933
    4. 940
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  15. Question 15

    Which state has the largest population in India as per Census 2011?
    1. Maharashtra
    2. Bihar
    3. West Bengal
    4. Uttar Pradesh
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  16. Question 16

    Which Union Territory has the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
    1. Lakshadweep
    2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
    3. Daman & Diu
    4. Chandigarh
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  17. Question 17

    What is the decadal growth rate of population in India for 2001-2011 as per Census 2011?
    1. 17.64%
    2. 19.50%
    3. 21.54%
    4. 24.60%
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  18. Question 18

    The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India functions under which Ministry?
    1. Ministry of Finance
    2. Ministry of Home Affairs
    3. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
    4. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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  19. Question 19

    Which state in India has the lowest population as per Census 2011?
    1. Sikkim
    2. Goa
    3. Mizoram
    4. Arunachal Pradesh
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  20. Question 20

    As per Census 2011, which state has the highest urban population?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Tamil Nadu
    3. Maharashtra
    4. West Bengal
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