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India : Population (Part – II)

📆 October 24, 2024

Total Questions: 50

31. According to the 2011 Census, which of the following States has the highest growth rate of population? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (c) Meghalaya
Solution:According to the 2011 Census, the State with the highest decadal growth rate of population is Meghalaya (27.9%).
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.

32. The highest population growth ratio during 1991-2001 has been recorded in: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland
Solution:

According to the Census 2001, during 1991-2001, the de- scending order of the four States with highest growth rate was: 1. Nagaland (64.41%), 2. Sikkim (33.06%), 3. Manipur (30.02%), 4. Meghalaya (29.34%). As per Census 2011, the State with the highest decadal growth rate is Meghalaya (27.9%), while the State with the highest decadal growth rate among the given States is Uttarakhand (18.8%).

33. In India the highest decadal growth rate of population during 1991-2001 was recorded in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland
Solution:According to the Census 2001, during 1991-2001, the de- scending order of the four States with highest growth rate was: 1. Nagaland (64.41%), 2. Sikkim (33.06%), 3. Manipur (30.02%), 4. Meghalaya (29.34%). As per Census 2011, the State with the highest decadal growth rate is Meghalaya (27.9%), while the State with the highest decadal growth rate among the given States is Uttarakhand (18.8%).

34. During the last two decades (1981-2001) of the twentieth century the highest population growth (% change) was recorded in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland
Solution:In the given States, the decadal growth rates of population in previous three decades are as follows:
State1981-19911991-20012001-2011
Nagaland56.08%64.53%-0.6%
Sikkim28.47%33.06%12.9%
Bihar23.38%28.62%25.4%
Haryana27.41%24.83%19.9%

35. The highest decadal growth rate of population as per the 1991 Census goes to: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland
Solution:The decadal growth rates (in percent) in the population of the above States are as follows:
State1981-19912001-2011
Nagaland56.08%-0.6%
Arunachal Pradesh36.83%26.0%
Tripura34.30%14.8%
Uttar Pradesh25.61%20.2%

It is clear that Nagaland was the correct option when the S question was asked. While, as per Census 2011, Arunachal Pradesh has the highest decadal growth rate of population among the given States. Hence, at present option (a) will be correct answer. According to Census 2011, Nagaland (-0.6%) is now the State with the lowest decadal growth rate in India, while the State with highest decadal growth rate is Meghalaya (27.9%).

36. During the inter Census period 1991-2001, which of the following States of India registered the lowest growth of population? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala
Solution:As per Census 2001, the State of Kerala registered the lowest growth rate of population in between 1991-2001. While, during 2001-2011, the State of Nagaland has registered the lowest growth rate of population.
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.

37. During the period 1991-2001, the decadal growth rate of population (in percentage terms) was lowest in the State of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala
Solution:According to the data of the period 1991-2001 (Census 2001) and as per Census 2011, option (c) is the correct answer. As per the final figures of Census 2011, the five States with the lowest decadal growth rates are: Nagaland (-0.6%), Kerala (4.9%), Goa (8.2%), Andhra Pradesh (11.0%) and Sikkim (12.9%).
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.

38. Which of the following States recorded the lowest decadal growth rate of population, according to the 2011 Census? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Nagaland
Solution:According to the data of the period 1991-2001 (Census 2001) and as per Census 2011, option (c) is the correct answer. As per the final figures of Census 2011, the five States with the lowest decadal growth rates are: Nagaland (-0.6%), Kerala (4.9%), Goa (8.2%), Andhra Pradesh (11.0%) and Sikkim (12.9%).
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.

39. The State with the lowest percentage increase in total population during the period 2001-2011 is: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Nagaland
Solution:According to the data of the period 1991-2001 (Census 2001) and as per Census 2011, option (c) is the correct answer. As per the final figures of Census 2011, the five States with the lowest decadal growth rates are: Nagaland (-0.6%), Kerala (4.9%), Goa (8.2%), Andhra Pradesh (11.0%) and Sikkim (12.9%).
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.

40. As per 1991 Census, the lowest average annual population growth rate in the decade of 1981-90 was found in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Kerala
Solution:Kerala's average annual population growth rate in the decade of 1981-91 was 1.34 percent, which was lowest among all States of India. As per the final figures of Census 2011, the State with the lowest decadal population growth rate is Nagaland (-0.6%).
  • India's total population stands at 1.21 billion, which is 17.7 per cent more than the last decade, and growth of females was higher than that of males.
  • There was an increase of 90.97 million males and increase of 90.99 million females. The growth rate of females was 18.3 per cent which is higher than males - 17.1 per cent. India's population grew by 17.7 per cent during 2001-11, against 21.5 per cent in the previous decade.
  • Among the major states, highest decadal growth in population has been recorded in Bihar (25.4 per cent) while 14 states and Union Territories have recorded population growth above 20 per cent.
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