India : Population (Demography) Part-I

Total Questions: 50

31. According to the Census of India 2011, the percentage growth of population in the country during the period of 2001-2011 was: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014, U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) 17.70
Solution:According to the Census 2011, the population growth rate in the decade 2001-2011 was 17.7 percent. The population of India was 1028.74 million in the 2001 census, which increased to 1210.85 million in 2011 census.

The Census of India 2011 was organized in two stages as trails House listing and Housing Census and Population Enumeration. The population of India has been augmented by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011. As per the 2011 Census population report of India is pegged at 1.21 billion, a surge of more than 181 million in the last 10 years. Here we are giving the key facts and data of the Census of India.

The 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India-2011 was started on 1st April 2010 with President being the first citizen to be enumerated, followed by the Vice President of India. The slogan of census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our future'. C. Chandramouli was the Census Commissioner of India 2011.

32. According to Census report of 2011, India's population between 2001-2011 increased by: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) 17.7 percent
Solution:According to the Census 2011, the population growth rate in the decade 2001-2011 was 17.7 percent. The population of India was 1028.74 million in the 2001 census, which increased to 1210.85 million in 2011 census.

The Census of India 2011 was organized in two stages as trails House listing and Housing Census and Population Enumeration. The population of India has been augmented by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011. As per the 2011 Census population report of India is pegged at 1.21 billion, a surge of more than 181 million in the last 10 years. Here we are giving the key facts and data of the Census of India.

The 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India-2011 was started on 1st April 2010 with President being the first citizen to be enumerated, followed by the Vice President of India. The slogan of census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our future'. C. Chandramouli was the Census Commissioner of India 2011.

33. The percentage of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 as per Census 2011 is: [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Solution:As per final data of Census 2011, the percentage of decadal growth of population during 2001-2011 is 17.7%. However, as per provisional data of Census 2011, it was at 17.64%.

The Census of India 2011 was organized in two stages as trails House listing and Housing Census and Population Enumeration. The population of India has been augmented by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011. As per the 2011 Census population report of India is pegged at 1.21 billion, a surge of more than 181 million in the last 10 years. Here we are giving the key facts and data of the Census of India.

The 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India-2011 was started on 1st April 2010 with President being the first citizen to be enumerated, followed by the Vice President of India. The slogan of census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our future'. C. Chandramouli was the Census Commissioner of India 2011.

34. In which of the following Census year in India was recorded the highest percentage change in population? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) 1971
Solution:The highest percentage change in the population of India was observed in the Census year 1971 (in 1961-71 decade). The decadal growth rate during this period was 24.80 per- cent. Whereas in the Census year 1981, it was 24.66%, in 1991, it was 23.87% and it was 21.54% in the Census year 2001. As per Census 2011, the decadal growth rate is 17.7 percent.

35. The decadal growth rate of population in India was highest during: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) 1961-1971
Solution:The highest percentage change in the population of India was observed in the Census year 1971 (in 1961-71 decade). The decadal growth rate during this period was 24.80 per- cent. Whereas in the Census year 1981, it was 24.66%, in 1991, it was 23.87% and it was 21.54% in the Census year 2001. As per Census 2011, the decadal growth rate is 17.7 percent.

36. In which of the following decades the population growth rate in India was highest? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) 1961-1971
Solution:The highest percentage change in the population of India was observed in the Census year 1971 (in 1961-71 decade). The decadal growth rate during this period was 24.80 per- cent. Whereas in the Census year 1981, it was 24.66%, in 1991, it was 23.87% and it was 21.54% in the Census year 2001. As per Census 2011, the decadal growth rate is 17.7 percent.

37. In the context of population, which one of the following years has been termed as the year of 'Great Divide', after which population of India gradually registered accelerated growth? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007, 2009]

Correct Answer: (b) 1921
Solution:The year 1921 has been the only Census year in the history of the Indian Census in which the decadal growth rate of population was negative (-0.31%). After that year population of India gradually registered accelerated growth. Hence, 1921 is called as the year of 'Great Divide' or 'Demographic Divide'.
  • Population Census provides basic statistics on state of human resources, demography, culture and economic structure at local, regional and national level.
  • Beginning in the year 1872, when the first census was conducted non-synchronously, the census enumeration exercise in India is carried out in every 10 years. The first synchronous census was taken under British rule in 1881, by W.C. Plowden, Census Commissioner of India.
  • The responsibility of conducting the decadal census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India, Ministry of Home Affairs..

38. Which Census year is called 'Demographic Divide' in the population study of India? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) 1921
Solution:The year 1921 has been the only Census year in the history of the Indian Census in which the decadal growth rate of population was negative (-0.31%). After that year population of India gradually registered accelerated growth. Hence, 1921 is called as the year of 'Great Divide' or 'Demographic Divide'.

39. Which year is known as 'Demographic Divide" in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) 1921
Solution:The year 1921 has been the only Census year in the history of the Indian Census in which the decadal growth rate of population was negative (-0.31%). After that year population of India gradually registered accelerated growth. Hence, 1921 is called as the year of 'Great Divide' or 'Demographic Divide'.
  • The history of the census began with 1800 when England had begun its Census.
  • In its continuation, a census was conducted in Allahabad (1824) and in Banaras (1827-28) by James Prinsep.
  • The first complete census of an Indian city was conducted in 1830 by Henry Walter in Dacca (now Dhaka).
  • The Second Census was conducted in 1836-37 by Fort St. George.
    In 1849, the Government of India ordered the local governments to conduct quinquennial (five-yearly) returns of population.
  • First Non-synchronous Census: It was conducted in India in 1872 during the reign of Governor-General Lord Mayo.
  • First Synchronous Census: The first synchronous census was taken under British rule on February 17, 1881, by W.C. Plowden (Census Commissioner of India).
  • Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.

40. Which of the following Census years is known as the 'Great Divide' in the demographic history of India? [U.P. R.O/A.R.O. (Re-Exam) (Pre) 2016, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) 1921
Solution:The year 1921 has been the only Census year in the history of the Indian Census in which the decadal growth rate of population was negative (-0.31%). After that year population of India gradually registered accelerated growth. Hence, 1921 is called as the year of 'Great Divide' or 'Demographic Divide'.
  • The history of the census began with 1800 when England had begun its Census.
  • In its continuation, a census was conducted in Allahabad (1824) and in Banaras (1827-28) by James Prinsep.
  • The first complete census of an Indian city was conducted in 1830 by Henry Walter in Dacca (now Dhaka).
  • The Second Census was conducted in 1836-37 by Fort St. George.
    In 1849, the Government of India ordered the local governments to conduct quinquennial (five-yearly) returns of population.
  • First Non-synchronous Census: It was conducted in India in 1872 during the reign of Governor-General Lord Mayo.
  • First Synchronous Census: The first synchronous census was taken under British rule on February 17, 1881, by W.C. Plowden (Census Commissioner of India).
  • Since then, censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten years.