100. In which year was the first population census exercise conducted in India?
[SSC GD Constable, 18 Feb 2025 Shift 2]
A. 1947
B. 1951
C. 1901
D. 1872
Answer: D. 1872
Explanation: An early census exercise was undertaken in 1872 under British rule, though it was not simultaneous nationwide. The first synchronous, regular census followed in 1881. These two milestones are frequently distinguished in Indian census history.
99. Which Madhya Pradesh district had the highest decadal population growth among the following during 2001–2011?
[MPPSC State Service Prelims, 16 Feb 2025]
A. Singrauli
B. Bhopal
C. Indore
D. Barwani
Answer: C. Indore
Explanation: Indore led this set of districts in decadal population growth. Urban expansion, economic opportunities and migration helped shape its growth pattern. The answer concerns the districts listed in the question, not an unrestricted all-district ranking.
98. What proportion of India’s population belonged to Scheduled Tribes according to Census 2011?
[SSC GD Constable, 12 Feb 2025 Shift 3]
A. 8.2%
B. 8.6%
C. 2.4%
D. 10.4%
Answer: B. 8.6%
Explanation: Scheduled Tribes accounted for approximately 8.6% of India’s population in Census 2011. This refers to the share of persons belonging to constitutionally notified ST communities and should not be confused with Scheduled Caste population share.
97. According to Census 2011, what was Chhattisgarh’s total working population?
[CGPSC State Service Prelims, 9 Feb 2025]
A. 12,180,225
B. 7,133,866
C. 10,063,114
D. None of these
Answer: A. 12,180,225
Explanation: The examination’s working-population total for Chhattisgarh is 12,180,225. Census workforce data distinguish main workers and marginal workers. The combined total must not be confused with the working-age population or employment estimates from later surveys.
96. Which is the correct descending order of literacy among the listed Rajasthan districts in Census 2011?
[RPSC RAS Prelims, 2 Feb 2025]
A. Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Kota, Sikar, Alwar
B. Kota, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar
C. Jhunjhunu, Kota, Sikar, Jaipur, Alwar
D. Kota, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Alwar, Sikar
E. Question not attempted
Answer: B. Kota, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Alwar
Explanation: Kota and Jaipur led this selection of Rajasthan districts on literacy, followed by Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Alwar as set out in the question’s official ordering. District-level literacy is measured for residents aged seven and above.
95. Which is the descending order of population density among these Madhya Pradesh districts in Census 2011?
[MPPSC Assistant Professor 2022 Paper, held 17 Nov 2024]
A. Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior
B. Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior
C. Jabalpur, Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore
D. Gwalior, Jabalpur, Indore, Bhopal
Answer: B. Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Gwalior
Explanation: Bhopal ranked above Indore in density within this set, followed by Jabalpur and Gwalior. Urban concentration, district area and differences in settlement patterns explain why a district with fewer residents can have greater density.
94. Which Union Territory had the highest sex ratio in Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 14 Nov 2024 Shift 2]
A. Chandigarh
B. Lakshadweep
C. Daman and Diu
D. Puducherry
Answer: D. Puducherry
Explanation: Puducherry registered 1,037 females per thousand males, the highest among the Union Territories of 2011. Its relatively high sex ratio contrasted sharply with the male-heavy ratios of Chandigarh and Daman and Diu.
93. What was India’s female literacy rate in Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 11 Nov 2024 Shift 2]
A. 66.44%
B. 64.66%
C. 65.46%
D. 65.64%
Answer: C. 65.46%
Explanation: Female literacy stood at 65.46%, well below the male figure of 82.14%. Together they produced an overall literacy rate of 74.04%. The difference indicates the size of the national gender gap in literacy during the census year.
92. Which was the least urbanised state by urban population percentage in Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 5 Nov 2024 Shift 3]
A. Chhattisgarh
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer: D. Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh had the smallest urban population share among states in 2011. Its mountainous terrain and predominance of smaller rural settlements help explain the classification. The answer concerns percentage urban, not total number of urban residents.
91. Which city had the greatest population according to Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 4 Nov 2024 Shift 3]
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Delhi
Answer: A. Mumbai
Explanation: Mumbai was the largest city under the population definition used in the question. Exam material sometimes distinguishes urban agglomerations, municipal areas and city proper; for Census 2011, Mumbai also led the major urban agglomeration ranking.
