50. In which census were transgender persons separately enumerated in India for the first time?
[SSC MTS, 19 Jun 2023 Shift 2]
A. 2001
B. 1981
C. 2011
D. 1991
Answer: C. 2011
Explanation: Census 2011 offered a separate ‘Other’ response under sex, enabling identification of transgender persons in the census enumeration. Earlier counts did not provide the same separate national reporting category, so comparisons across decades require caution.
49. Approximately what percentage of women were literate in India according to Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 14 Jun 2023 Shift 2]
A. 85%
B. 65%
C. 55%
D. 95%
Answer: B. 65%
Explanation: The female literacy rate was 65.46%, which rounds to about 65%. Male literacy stood at 82.14%. The difference reflects unequal educational outcomes for men and women at the time of enumeration.
48. What was the male literacy rate in India as per Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 13 Jun 2023 Shift 1]
A. 65.14%
B. 71.14%
C. 75.14%
D. 82.14%
Answer: D. 82.14%
Explanation: Men had a literacy rate of 82.14% in 2011, substantially above women’s 65.46%. The census calculates these figures for people aged seven and older, not the entire population including small children.
47. Which was India’s most populous state in Census 2011?
[SSC MTS, 9 May 2023 Shift 1]
A. Bihar
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh was the most populous Indian state, with more than 199 million people. The state’s large population also made it a major contributor to India’s rural and child population totals.
46. According to Census 2011, consider these statements:
1. A person who can only read but cannot write is not literate.
2. A person aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding in any language is treated as literate.
Which statements are correct?
[UPSC Combined Defence Services I, General Knowledge, 16 Apr 2023]
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation: Both statements reflect the Census 2011 definition. Simply being able to read is not enough; writing with understanding is also essential. The literacy classification applies to persons aged seven years and above, irrespective of formal educational attainment.
45. What was the overall sex ratio of India according to Census 2011?
[SSC CHSL 2022 Paper, held 21 Mar 2023 Shift 2]
A. 843
B. 943
C. 643
D. 743
Answer: B. 943
Explanation: The final overall sex ratio in the 2011 census was 943 females for every thousand males. The child sex ratio was much lower, at 919, making it important to identify the population group specified in a question.
44. According to Census 2011, what was the total literacy rate of India?
[SSC CHSL 2022 Paper, held 21 Mar 2023 Shift 1]
A. 70.01%
B. 78.2%
C. 74.04%
D. 83.35%
Answer: C. 74.04%
Explanation: The overall literacy rate was 74.04%, an increase from the previous census. Literacy is counted among those at least seven years old. State rates varied widely, with Kerala at the top and Bihar at the bottom.
43. India’s population according to Census 2011 was closest to which figure?
[SSC CGL Tier II, 7 Mar 2023]
A. 1.4 billion
B. 1.21 billion
C. 1.5 billion
D. 1.11 billion
Answer: B. 1.21 billion
Explanation: The 2011 Census counted approximately 1.21 billion people, equivalent to about 121 crore. The numerical form used in a question may change between billions, millions and crores, but the underlying total remains the same.
42. In which year was the most recent completed population census of India carried out?
[WBCS Mains 2023, Polity and Economy Paper]
A. 2011
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2010
Answer: A. 2011
Explanation: India’s most recent completed population census remains the 2011 exercise. The intended 2021 count was deferred, and subsequent planning has focused on the next enumeration. A scheduled census year should not be mistaken for a completed one.
41. Which Census of India used the slogan “Our Census, Our Future”?
[SSC CGL Tier I, 19 Jul 2023 Shift 4]
A. 1981
B. 2011
C. 2001
D. 1991
Answer: B. 2011
Explanation: The phrase ‘Our Census, Our Future’ was associated with Census 2011. Its purpose was to promote participation in enumeration and emphasise the value of population statistics for government planning and public-service delivery.
