Demography and Census CDS Questions

Demography and Census MCQ Questions

1.
As per the Census of India 2011, what was the total population of India?
A.
1,028 million
B.
1,210 million
C.
1,350 million
D.
1,150 million
ANSWER :
B. 1,210 million
2.
What was the decadal growth rate of India's population during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011?
A.
21.54%
B.
23.87%
C.
17.64%
D.
13.31%
ANSWER :
C. 17.64%
3.
By approximately how many persons did India's population increase during the decade 2001-2011?
A.
91 million
B.
181 million
C.
250 million
D.
145 million
ANSWER :
B. 181 million
4.
What was the population density of India as per Census 2011?
A.
325 persons per sq km
B.
382 persons per sq km
C.
267 persons per sq km
D.
416 persons per sq km
ANSWER :
B. 382 persons per sq km
5.
Which State recorded the highest population density among major States in Census 2011?
A.
West Bengal
B.
Kerala
C.
Bihar
D.
Uttar Pradesh
ANSWER :
C. Bihar
6.
Which State/UT had the LOWEST population density in Census 2011?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Mizoram
C.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
ANSWER :
D. Arunachal Pradesh