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Census of india - Test Set 4

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  1. Question 1

    Which of the following states/UTs has the highest population of Scheduled Tribes (STs) as per Census 2011?
    1. Madhya Pradesh
    2. Maharashtra
    3. Odisha
    4. Rajasthan
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  2. Question 2

    As per Census 2011, what is the percentage of rural population in India (approximately)?
    1. 31.1%
    2. 45.3%
    3. 68.8%
    4. 72.2%
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  3. Question 3

    Which state in India had a negative population growth rate during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011?
    1. Goa
    2. Kerala
    3. Manipur
    4. Nagaland
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  4. Question 4

    The "Census of India" is conducted how frequently?
    1. Every 5 years
    2. Every 10 years
    3. Every 15 years
    4. Every 20 years
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  5. Question 5

    Which of the following states/UTs has the highest urban population percentage as per Census 2011?
    1. Goa
    2. Mizoram
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Delhi
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  6. Question 6

    As per Census 2011, the population of India accounts for what percentage of the world's population (approximately)?
    1. 12.5%
    2. 14.5%
    3. 17.5%
    4. 20.5%
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  7. Question 7

    Which state registered a negative decadal population growth rate during the 2001-2011 period as per Census 2011?
    1. Kerala
    2. Nagaland
    3. Goa
    4. Sikkim
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  8. Question 8

    As per Census 2011, the average number of persons per square kilometer in India is:
    1. 325
    2. 382
    3. 400
    4. 420
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  9. Question 9

    What is the approximate female literacy rate in India as per Census 2011?
    1. 60%
    2. 65.46%
    3. 70%
    4. 74.04%
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  10. Question 10

    Which state in India had the highest child population (0-6 years) in absolute numbers as per Census 2011?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. Bihar
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Madhya Pradesh
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  11. Question 11

    The "demographic dividend" in India is mainly associated with:
    1. High dependency ratio
    2. Increasing birth rates
    3. Rapid urbanization
    4. A large and growing working-age population
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  12. Question 12

    Which of the following is the least populous Union Territory as per Census 2011?
    1. Lakshadweep
    2. Daman & Diu
    3. Dadra & Nagar Haveli
    4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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  13. Question 13

    Which state has the highest percentage of Scheduled Castes (SCs) population as per Census 2011?
    1. Uttar Pradesh
    2. West Bengal
    3. Punjab
    4. Bihar
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  14. Question 14

    As per Census 2011, which religious community has the highest sex ratio (females per 1000 males)?
    1. Hindus
    2. Christians
    3. Sikhs
    4. Muslims
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  15. Question 15

    The "size of the population" and "growth rate of population" are important components of
    1. Population change
    2. Population composition
    3. Population distribution
    4. Population density
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  16. Question 16

    Which state/UT recorded the highest population growth rate among Union Territories during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011?
    1. Delhi
    2. Puducherry
    3. Dadra & Nagar Haveli
    4. Chandigarh
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  17. Question 17

    The highest populated district in India as per Census 2011 is:
    1. Thane (Maharashtra)
    2. North 24 Parganas (West Bengal)
    3. Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka)
    4. Pune (Maharashtra)
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  18. Question 18

    What is the significance of the "Working Age Population" in demographic studies?
    1. It indicates the number of elderly dependents.
    2. It represents the economically productive segment of the population.
    3. It shows the number of children in a country.
    4. It primarily reflects population density.
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  19. Question 19

    What was India's decadal growth rate (2001–2011)?
    1. 16.64%
    2. 17.64%
    3. 18.64%
    4. 15.64%
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  20. Question 20

    How is “literate” defined in Census 2011?
    1. Age 5+, read/write any language
    2. Age 7+, read/write any language
    3. Age 10+, read/write any language
    4. Age 12+, read/write any language
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