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India : Population (Part – I)

📆 October 24, 2024

Total Questions: 50

21. The first Census in India during the British period was held in the tenure of: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Lord Mayo
Solution:Under the British rule, the first census of the modern system was held in 1872 during the reign of Lord Mayo. But, the first regular census was held in 1881 during the reign of Lord Ripon.
  • Population Census is the total process of collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating demographic, economic and social data pertaining, at a specific time, of all persons in a country or a well-defined part of a country.
  • It also provides the trends in population characteristics.
  • The Indian Census is one of the largest administrative exercises undertaken in the world.
  • Nodal Ministry:
  • The decennial Census is conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • Until 1951, the Census Organisation was set up on an ad-hoc basis for each Census.

22. Consider the following statements: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

Assertion (A): The Census of India is carried out every 10 years.

Reason (R): The population of India has largely remained unchanged over the period of ten years.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false
Solution:The first synchronous Census in India was held in 1881. Since then, Censuses have been undertaken uninterruptedly once every ten year. There has been a trend of steady growth in Indian population (exception being the year 1921 when there was a decrease in Indian population). While India's population was 361.08 million in the year 1951, it was increased to 1210.85 million in the year 2011.
YearPopulation (in Million)
1951361.08
1961439.23
1971548.16
1981683.33
1991846.42
20011028.74
20111210.85

Hence, the given assertion is true, but reason is false.

23. Which among the following was used as the motto for Census of India 2011? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Our Census, Our Future
Solution:The Motto of the Census 2011 was 'Our Census, Our Future'. The 2011 census was the 15th National Census of the country.
  • Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
  • The bill for this Act was piloted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India.
  • The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of India Constitution.
  • It is listed at serial number 69 of the seventh schedule of the constitution.
  • The information collected during the population Census is so confidential that it is not even accessible to the courts of law.
  • The confidentiality is guaranteed by the Census Act, 1948. The law specifies penalties for both public and census officials for non-compliance or violation of any provision of the Act.

24. What is the minimum age of a person whose photo-graphing, fingerprinting and iris mapping will be done for the Census of 2011? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (c) 18 years
Solution:The minimum age of a person whose photographing, finger- printing and iris mapping to be done for the Census of 2011 was 15 years. This was the part of the work to be done under the National Population Register (NPR).
  • Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
  • The bill for this Act was piloted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India.
  • The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of India Constitution.
  • It is listed at serial number 69 of the seventh schedule of the constitution.
  • The information collected during the population Census is so confidential that it is not even accessible to the courts of law.
  • The confidentiality is guaranteed by the Census Act, 1948. The law specifies penalties for both public and census officials for non-compliance or violation of any provision of the Act.

25. The Group of Ministers (GoM), who gave its approval for inclusion of Caste in Census 2011 was headed by: [J.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

Correct Answer: (d) Pranab Mukherjee
Solution:The then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was the head of GoM, who gave its approval for inclusion of caste in Census 2011.
  • Census is conducted under the provisions of the Census Act, 1948.
  • The bill for this Act was piloted by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India.
  • The population census is a Union subject under Article 246 of India Constitution.
  • It is listed at serial number 69 of the seventh schedule of the constitution.
  • The information collected during the population Census is so confidential that it is not even accessible to the courts of law.
  • The confidentiality is guaranteed by the Census Act, 1948. The law specifies penalties for both public and census officials for non-compliance or violation of any provision of the Act.

26. How many districts are in India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) 580
Solution:As per Census 2011, the total number of districts in India was 640. As per the data of June, 2024, the total number of districts in India is 785.

Significance of Census:

  • Source of Information: The Indian Census is the largest single source of a variety of statistical information on different characteristics of the people of India.
  • Researchers and Demographers use census data to analyze growth and trends of population and make projections.
  • Good Governance: The data collected through the census is used for administration, planning and policy making as well as management and evaluation of various programmes by the Government.
  • Demarcation: Census data is also used for demarcation of constituencies and allocation of representation to Parliament, State legislative assemblies and the local bodies.
  • Better Access for Businesses: The census data is also important for business houses and industries for strengthening and planning their business for penetration into areas, which had hitherto remained, uncovered.
  • Giving Grants: Finance Commission provides grants to the states on the basis of population figures available from the Census data.

27. India's population growth during the 20th century can be classified into four distinct phases. Match List I (period) with List II (Phase) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S (Pre) 2002]

List I (Period)List II (Phase)
A. 1901-1921 1. Steady growth
B. 1921-19512. Rapid high growth
C. 1951-19813. Stagnant growth
D. 1981-20014. High growth with definite signs of slowdown

Codes:

ABCD
(a)3142
(b)1324
(c)3124
(d)1342
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The decadal growth rate of the population in the decade 1901 to 1911 was 5.75 percent and in the decade of 1911-1921, the decadal growth rate of the population of India became negative (-0.31%). As a result, the population of India remained more or less stable during the period 1901-21. In the three decades of the period 1921 to 1951, there was a steady increase in population, which was 11%, 14.22% and 13.31% respectively. The period from 1951 to 1981 reflected a very rapid increase in population in India. In these three decades, population growth was recorded as 21.51%, 24.80% and 24.66% respectively. After 1981, there has been increase in India's population, but the growth rate is gradually decreasing during this period. Therefore, this period is characterized by high growth with definite signs of slowdown. The population growth rates in the decades of 1991, 2001 and 2011 have been 23.87%, 21.54% and 17,7% respectively.

28. The decadal growth rate of population in India has been lowest during: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) 2001-2011
Solution:The decadal growth rate of the population in the decade 1901 to 1911 was 5.75 percent and in the decade of 1911-1921, the decadal growth rate of the population of India became negative (-0.31%). As a result, the population of India remained more or less stable during the period 1901-21. In the three decades of the period 1921 to 1951, there was a steady increase in population, which was 11%, 14.22% and 13.31% respectively. The period from 1951 to 1981 reflected a very rapid increase in population in India. In these three decades, population growth was recorded as 21.51%, 24.80% and 24.66% respectively. After 1981, there has been increase in India's population, but the growth rate is gradually decreasing during this period. Therefore, this period is characterized by high growth with definite signs of slowdown. The population growth rates in the decades of 1991, 2001 and 2011 have been 23.87%, 21.54% and 17,7% respectively.

29. In which of the following Census decades India registered the lowest percentage change in population? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) 2001-2011
Solution:The decadal growth rate of the population in the decade 1901 to 1911 was 5.75 percent and in the decade of 1911-1921, the decadal growth rate of the population of India became negative (-0.31%). As a result, the population of India remained more or less stable during the period 1901-21. In the three decades of the period 1921 to 1951, there was a steady increase in population, which was 11%, 14.22% and 13.31% respectively. The period from 1951 to 1981 reflected a very rapid increase in population in India. In these three decades, population growth was recorded as 21.51%, 24.80% and 24.66% respectively. After 1981, there has been increase in India's population, but the growth rate is gradually decreasing during this period. Therefore, this period is characterized by high growth with definite signs of slowdown. The population growth rates in the decades of 1991, 2001 and 2011 have been 23.87%, 21.54% and 17,7% respectively.

30. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

DecadeDecadal growth rate of population (in percent)
(a) 1971–198124.66
(b) 1981–199123.87
(c) 1991–200121.54
(d) 2001–201119.05
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The decadal growth rate of the population in the decade 1901 to 1911 was 5.75 percent and in the decade of 1911-1921, the decadal growth rate of the population of India became negative (-0.31%). As a result, the population of India remained more or less stable during the period 1901-21. In the three decades of the period 1921 to 1951, there was a steady increase in population, which was 11%, 14.22% and 13.31% respectively. The period from 1951 to 1981 reflected a very rapid increase in population in India. In these three decades, population growth was recorded as 21.51%, 24.80% and 24.66% respectively. After 1981, there has been increase in India's population, but the growth rate is gradually decreasing during this period. Therefore, this period is characterized by high growth with definite signs of slowdown. The population growth rates in the decades of 1991, 2001 and 2011 have been 23.87%, 21.54% and 17,7% respectively.
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