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Census of india - Test Set 5

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  1. Question 1

    When was the first complete census in India conducted?
    1. 1872
    2. 1911
    3. 1901
    4. 1881
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  2. Question 2

    What is the rank of India in world population as per Census 2011?
    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 3rd
    4. 4th
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  3. Question 3

    What was the male literacy rate in India according to Census 2011?
    1. 82.14%
    2. 84.04%
    3. 81.02%
    4. 80.14%
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  4. Question 4

    According to the 2011 Census, which state had the highest population?
    1. Bihar
    2. Uttar Pradesh
    3. Maharashtra
    4. Madhya Pradesh
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  5. Question 5

    What is the main objective of conducting the Census?
    1. To count houses
    2. To assess mineral resources
    3. To collect demographic data
    4. To collect forest data
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  6. Question 6

    Who is the nodal authority for conducting the Census in India?
    1. Ministry of Rural Development
    2. National Statistical Office
    3. Planning Commission
    4. Registrar General and Census Commissioner
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  7. Question 7

    Which of the following is not covered in the Census of India?
    1. Population
    2. Unemployment
    3. Literacy
    4. Sex Ratio
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  8. Question 8

    What is the percentage of Scheduled Castes in India's population (2011)?
    1. 14.1%
    2. 15.2%
    3. 16.6%
    4. 17.8%
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  9. Question 9

    What percentage of Scheduled Tribes were recorded in Census 2011?
    1. 7.9%
    2. 8.6%
    3. 9.4%
    4. 6.4%
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  10. Question 10

    Which language is spoken by the largest number of people as per Census 2011?
    1. Bengali
    2. Telugu
    3. Marathi
    4. Hindi
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  11. Question 11

    Which religious community showed the highest population growth rate (2001–2011)?
    1. Hindus
    2. Muslims
    3. Christians
    4. Jains
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  12. Question 12

    According to Census 2011, which state had the lowest urban population percentage?
    1. Himachal Pradesh
    2. Bihar
    3. Assam
    4. Odisha
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  13. Question 13

    What was the total number of Census towns in 2011?
    1. 2,783
    2. 3,894
    3. 3,241
    4. 4,041
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  14. Question 14

    The term “Household” in Census is defined as:
    1. One family living together
    2. All persons living under one roof sharing meals
    3. A group related by blood
    4. Government quarters
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  15. Question 15

    The Census of India is conducted under which Act?
    1. Census Act, 1951
    2. Population Act, 1950
    3. Census Act, 1948
    4. Indian Census Act, 1945
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  16. Question 16

    Which city is the headquarters of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India?
    1. Mumbai
    2. New Delhi
    3. Bengaluru
    4. Lucknow
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  17. Question 17

    According to Census 2011, the sex ratio of Kerala was:
    1. 1,084
    2. 1,075
    3. 1,074
    4. 1,072
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  18. Question 18

    The religious census data of 2011 was officially released in:
    1. 2011
    2. 2013
    3. 2015
    4. 2017
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  19. Question 19

    What is the term used in Census to describe people who move residence for work, marriage, etc.?
    1. Nomads
    2. Displaced persons
    3. Emigrants
    4. Migrants
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  20. Question 20

    Which Indian city had the lowest sex ratio among major metro cities in 2011?
    1. Delhi
    2. Mumbai
    3. Kolkata
    4. Bengaluru
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