India : Population (Part – II)

Total Questions: 50

21. According to 2001 Census - percent population of India lives in Bihar State. [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

(a) 8
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12

Correct Answer: (a) 8

Solution:Bihar is the third largest State in terms of population. As per Census 2001, the total population of Bihar was 82998509. Thus, 8.07 percent of total population of India was inhabited in Bihar. As per Census 2011, about 9 percent of India's population (104099452) is inhabited in Bihar.

Key Findings	Data & Statistics
Total Population (2011)	1.21 billion (an increase of 17.7% from the previous decade).
Male-Female Population Growth	Males: Increased by 90.97 million. Females: Increased by 90.99 million. Growth rate: Females (18.3%) higher than Males (17.1%).
Rural vs Urban Population	Rural: 833.5 million (more than two-thirds). Urban: 377.1 million (urban proportion increased to 31.2% from 17.3% in 1951). Highest urban population in Delhi (97.5%).
Literacy Rate	73% (up from 64.8% in 2001). Male literacy: 80.9%, Female literacy: 64.6%. Highest literacy rates: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.8%), Mizoram (91.3%).
Population Density	Increased from 325 (2001) to 382 (2011) per sq. km. Highest density: Delhi (11,320 per sq. km). Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km).
Sex Ratio	940 females per 1000 males (an increase from 933 in 2001). Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1000 males). Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1000 males).
Child Population (0-6 years)	164.5 million (0.4% increase from 2001). Child sex ratio: 919 females per 1000 males (a decline from 927 in 2001).
SC/ST Population	SC: 201.4 million (20% increase from 2001). ST: 104.3 million (23.7% increase from 2001).
Religious Demographics	Hindus: 79.8%, Muslims: 14.23%, "No Religion" category: 2.87 million (0.24%).
Median Marriage Age	Men: 23.5 years (up from 22.6 in 2001). Women: 19.2 years (up from 18.2 in 2001).

22. According to 2001 Census, what is the total population of Bihar? [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 82998509
(b) 76210007
(c) 968786274
(d) 80176197

Correct Answer: (a) 82998509

Key Findings	Data & Statistics
Total Population (2011)	1.21 billion (an increase of 17.7% from the previous decade).
Male-Female Population Growth	Males: Increased by 90.97 million. Females: Increased by 90.99 million. Growth rate: Females (18.3%) higher than Males (17.1%).
Rural vs Urban Population	Rural: 833.5 million (more than two-thirds). Urban: 377.1 million (urban proportion increased to 31.2% from 17.3% in 1951). Highest urban population in Delhi (97.5%).
Literacy Rate	73% (up from 64.8% in 2001). Male literacy: 80.9%, Female literacy: 64.6%. Highest literacy rates: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.8%), Mizoram (91.3%).
Population Density	Increased from 325 (2001) to 382 (2011) per sq. km. Highest density: Delhi (11,320 per sq. km). Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km).
Sex Ratio	940 females per 1000 males (an increase from 933 in 2001). Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1000 males). Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1000 males).
Child Population (0-6 years)	164.5 million (0.4% increase from 2001). Child sex ratio: 919 females per 1000 males (a decline from 927 in 2001).
SC/ST Population	SC: 201.4 million (20% increase from 2001). ST: 104.3 million (23.7% increase from 2001).
Religious Demographics	Hindus: 79.8%, Muslims: 14.23%, "No Religion" category: 2.87 million (0.24%).
Median Marriage Age	Men: 23.5 years (up from 22.6 in 2001). Women: 19.2 years (up from 18.2 in 2001).

23. More than one-third of India's population is concentrated in the States of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar
(b) Uttar Pradesh, Bihar Andhra Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal
(d) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

Solution:More than one-third of India's population is concentrated in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar.

Key Findings	Data & Statistics
Total Population (2011)	1.21 billion (an increase of 17.7% from the previous decade).
Male-Female Population Growth	Males: Increased by 90.97 million. Females: Increased by 90.99 million. Growth rate: Females (18.3%) higher than Males (17.1%).
Rural vs Urban Population	Rural: 833.5 million (more than two-thirds). Urban: 377.1 million (urban proportion increased to 31.2% from 17.3% in 1951). Highest urban population in Delhi (97.5%).
Literacy Rate	73% (up from 64.8% in 2001). Male literacy: 80.9%, Female literacy: 64.6%. Highest literacy rates: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.8%), Mizoram (91.3%).
Population Density	Increased from 325 (2001) to 382 (2011) per sq. km. Highest density: Delhi (11,320 per sq. km). Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km).
Sex Ratio	940 females per 1000 males (an increase from 933 in 2001). Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1000 males). Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1000 males).
Child Population (0-6 years)	164.5 million (0.4% increase from 2001). Child sex ratio: 919 females per 1000 males (a decline from 927 in 2001).
SC/ST Population	SC: 201.4 million (20% increase from 2001). ST: 104.3 million (23.7% increase from 2001).
Religious Demographics	Hindus: 79.8%, Muslims: 14.23%, "No Religion" category: 2.87 million (0.24%).
Median Marriage Age	Men: 23.5 years (up from 22.6 in 2001). Women: 19.2 years (up from 18.2 in 2001).

24. Which of the following States in India is the smallest in terms of population? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Odisha

Correct Answer: (d) Odisha

Solution:According to the Census 2011, Odisha is the smallest State in terms of population among the given options.

State	Population (2011)
Karnataka	61095297
Madhya Pradesh	72626809
Tamil Nadu	72147030
Odisha	41974218

25. Amongst the following States, which one has the minimum population as per latest Census? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Maharashtra
(b) Karnataka
(c) Bihar
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Karnataka

Solution:As per Census 2011, the population of the given States are as follows:

State	Population (2011)
Maharashtra	112374333
Bihar	104099452
Madhya Pradesh	72626809
Karnataka	61095297

26. Consider the following statements: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2007, I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

1. In terms of area, Chhattisgarh is larger than West Bengal.

2. As per Census 2001, the Population of West Bengal is more than Chhattisgarh.

Which is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 22

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution:

The area of West Bengal is 88752 sq. km, while the area of Chhattisgarh is 135192 sq. km. Hence, statement 1 is correct. As per Census 2001 and 2011, the population of West Bengal is more than that of Chhattisgarh. Hence, statement 2 is also correct. According to Census 2011, population of West Ben- gal and Chhattisgarh is 91276115 and 25545198 respectively.

27. The population of four States in the country in descending order is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998]

(a) West Bengal, Maharashtra, M.P., Tamil Nadu
(b) Maharashtra, M.P., West Bengal, Tamil Nadu
(c) Maharshtra, West Bengal, M.P., Tamil Nadu
(d) M.P., Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

Correct Answer: (c) Maharshtra, West Bengal, M.P., Tamil Nadu

Solution:As per Census 1991, the population of the above mentioned States were as follows:

State	Population (1991)
Maharashtra	78937187
West Bengal	68077965
Madhya Pradesh	66181170*
Tamil Nadu	55858946

*In 1991, Chhattisgarh was also included in Madhya Pradesh. As per Census 2011, the population of the above mentioned States are as follows: Maharashtra (112374333), West Ben- gal (91276115), Madhya Pradesh (72626809) and Tamil Nadu (72147030).

28. Arrange the following States/Union Territories in descending order of their population, on the basis of Census 2001: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) Chandigarh-Puducherry-Sikkim-Mizoram
(b) Chandigarh-Puducherry-Mizoram-Sikkim
(c) Puducherry-Chandigarh-Mizoram-Sikkim
(d) Puducherry-Chandigarh-Sikkim-Mizoram

Correct Answer: (c) Puducherry-Chandigarh-Mizoram-Sikkim

Solution:As per Census 2001, the descending order of the above mentioned States/UTs population was as follows: Puducherry (974345)>Chandigarh (900635) >Mizoram (888573)>Sikkim (540851). According to the Census 2011, the descending order of given States/UTs is: Puducherry (1247953) > Mizoram (1097206)>Chandigarh (1055450)> Sikkim (610577).

Key Findings	Data & Statistics
Total Population (2011)	1.21 billion (an increase of 17.7% from the previous decade).
Male-Female Population Growth	Males: Increased by 90.97 million. Females: Increased by 90.99 million. Growth rate: Females (18.3%) higher than Males (17.1%).
Rural vs Urban Population	Rural: 833.5 million (more than two-thirds). Urban: 377.1 million (urban proportion increased to 31.2% from 17.3% in 1951). Highest urban population in Delhi (97.5%).
Literacy Rate	73% (up from 64.8% in 2001). Male literacy: 80.9%, Female literacy: 64.6%. Highest literacy rates: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.8%), Mizoram (91.3%).
Population Density	Increased from 325 (2001) to 382 (2011) per sq. km. Highest density: Delhi (11,320 per sq. km). Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km).
Sex Ratio	940 females per 1000 males (an increase from 933 in 2001). Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1000 males). Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1000 males).
Child Population (0-6 years)	164.5 million (0.4% increase from 2001). Child sex ratio: 919 females per 1000 males (a decline from 927 in 2001).
SC/ST Population	SC: 201.4 million (20% increase from 2001). ST: 104.3 million (23.7% increase from 2001).
Religious Demographics	Hindus: 79.8%, Muslims: 14.23%, "No Religion" category: 2.87 million (0.24%).
Median Marriage Age	Men: 23.5 years (up from 22.6 in 2001). Women: 19.2 years (up from 18.2 in 2001).

29. Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Chandigarh
(b) Mizoram
(c) Puducherry
(d) Sikkim

Correct Answer: (d) Sikkim

Key Findings	Data & Statistics
Total Population (2011)	1.21 billion (an increase of 17.7% from the previous decade).
Male-Female Population Growth	Males: Increased by 90.97 million. Females: Increased by 90.99 million. Growth rate: Females (18.3%) higher than Males (17.1%).
Rural vs Urban Population	Rural: 833.5 million (more than two-thirds). Urban: 377.1 million (urban proportion increased to 31.2% from 17.3% in 1951). Highest urban population in Delhi (97.5%).
Literacy Rate	73% (up from 64.8% in 2001). Male literacy: 80.9%, Female literacy: 64.6%. Highest literacy rates: Kerala (94%), Lakshadweep (91.8%), Mizoram (91.3%).
Population Density	Increased from 325 (2001) to 382 (2011) per sq. km. Highest density: Delhi (11,320 per sq. km). Lowest: Arunachal Pradesh (17 per sq. km).
Sex Ratio	940 females per 1000 males (an increase from 933 in 2001). Highest: Kerala (1,084 females per 1000 males). Lowest: Haryana (879 females per 1000 males).
Child Population (0-6 years)	164.5 million (0.4% increase from 2001). Child sex ratio: 919 females per 1000 males (a decline from 927 in 2001).
SC/ST Population	SC: 201.4 million (20% increase from 2001). ST: 104.3 million (23.7% increase from 2001).
Religious Demographics	Hindus: 79.8%, Muslims: 14.23%, "No Religion" category: 2.87 million (0.24%).
Median Marriage Age	Men: 23.5 years (up from 22.6 in 2001). Women: 19.2 years (up from 18.2 in 2001).

30. True about the Census of India 1971-81 and 1981-91 is: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991]

(a) Population growth rate of India has decreased and the population growth rate of M.P. has increased.
(b) Population growth rate of India has increased and the population growth rate of M.P. has decreased.
(c) The population growth rate of India and M.P. has de- creased.
(d) All the above statements are incorrect.

Correct Answer: (c) The population growth rate of India and M.P. has de- creased.

Solution:The population growth rate of Madhya Pradesh in 1981-91 has decreased in comparison to decade of 1971-81. While the population growth rate of the country also decreased during this period. In Madhya Pradesh, the population growth rate was 24.65 percent in the decade of 1971-81, which decreased to 23.50 in the decade of 1981-91. India's population growth rate declined from 24.66 percent to 23.87 percent during the same period.

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