India : Population (Part – V)

Total Questions: 50

41. In India the highest decline in sex-ratio during 1991- 2001 has been observed in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Haryana
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
(d) Daman and Diu

Correct Answer: (d) Daman and Diu

Solution:As per Census 1991, 2001 and 2011, the sex-ratio of the given States/UTs are as follows:

State/UT	1991	2001	2011
Haryana	865	861	879
Himachal Pradesh	976	968	972
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	952	812	774
Daman and Diu	960	710	618

42. The highest decadal growth rate in sex-ratio during 1991- 2001 has been recorded by: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(b) Kerala
(c) Uttarakhand
(d) Chhattisgarh

Correct Answer: (a) Arunachal Pradesh

Solution:As per Census 1991, 2001 and 2011, the sex-ratio of the given States are as follows:

State/UT	1991	2001	2011
Arunachal Pradesh	859	893	938
Kerala	1036	1059	1084
Uttarakhand	936	962	963
Chhattisgarh	985	989	991

It is clear from the above figures that Aruanachal Pradesh achieved the highest decadal growth rate in sex-ratio among the States given in the question.

43. In which State sex-ratio has increased during 1991-2001? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Delhi
(b) Haryana
(c) Punjab
(d) Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: (d) Uttarakhand

Solution:During 1991-2001, the sex-ratio of Uttarakhand had increased from 936 to 962. In contrast, the sex-ratio in Delhi (reduced from 827 to 821), Haryana (reduced from 865 to 861) and Punjab (reduced from 882 to 876) had reduced during 1991-2001. As per Census 2011, the sex-ratio of all the given States has increased: Delhi (increased to 868 from 821), Haryana (increased to 879 from 861) and Punjab (increased to 895 from 876) and Uttarakhand (increased to 963 from 962).

44. During 2001 and 2011, the sex-ratio in Uttar Pradesh has improved by: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 20 females per 1000 males
(b) 10 females per 1000 males
(c) 60 females per 1000 males
(d) 40 females per 1000 males

Correct Answer: (b) 10 females per 1000 males

Solution:According to the provisional figures of Census 2011, the sex-ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 908, while as per Census 2001, the sex-ratio of Uttar Pradesh was 898. The sex-ratio of Uttar Pradesh is 912, as per final figures of Census 2011. So if compared to provisional figures, then there will be an increase of 10 in sex-ratio, but if compared to final figures, then there will be an increase of 14 in sex-ratio. It is notewor- thy that, the sex-ratio refers to the number of females per thousand males.

45. As per 2011 Census, what is the Female/Male ratio in U.P.? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) 898/1000
(b) 836/1000
(c) 912/1000
(d) 950/1000

Correct Answer: (c) 912/1000

Solution:As per 2011 Census, the Female/Male ratio (Sex-ratio) in U.P. is 912/1000 which was at 898/1000 in 2001.

46. The district of Bihar which has recorded the highest sex- ratio as per the 2011 Census is: [B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Gopalganj

Solution:As per the 2011 Census, Gopalganj (1021) has recorded the highest sex-ratio among all districts of Bihar.

47. Which of the following statements are correct about sex-ratio (number of females per 1000 males) in Rajasthan according to Census 2011? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(i) Sex-ratio in Rajasthan in 2011 was less than National average.

(ii) Sex-ratio in all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000.

(iii) Sex-ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Pali District.

(iv) Sex-ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan in 2011 was less than 1000, except Dhaulpur District.

Select the correct answer using codes given below:

(a) (i) and (ii) are correct
(b) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
(c) Only (i) is correct
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

Correct Answer: (d) (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

Solution:As per Census 2011, India's sex-ratio is 943, while Rajasthan's sex-ratio is 928, which is lower than national average. Hence Statement (i) is correct. In the year 2011, the sex-ratio in all the Districts of Rajasthan was less than 1000. Hence Statement (ii) is correct. The sex-ratio in rural areas of all Districts of Rajasthan (except Pali District) was less than 1000 in the year 2011. Hence Statement (iii) is also correct. The real sex-ratio in Pali District was 1003. In 2011, the sex-ratio in urban areas of all Districts of Rajasthan including Dhaulpur was less than 1000. Hence Statement (iv) is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer is option (d).

48. According to the provisional figures of Census 2011 the district having the highest sex-ratio in India is: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Almora (Uttarakhand)
(b) Akola (Maharashtra)
(c) Idukki (Kerala)
(d) Mahe (Puducherry)

Correct Answer: (d) Mahe (Puducherry)

Solution:According to the provisional figures of Census 2011, the district with the highest sex-ratio was Mahe (Puducherry), with a sex-ratio of 1176. The district with the lowest sex-ratio is Daman (Daman & Diu). As per final data, Mahe is the district with the highest sex-ratio (1184), while the district with the lowest sex-ratio is Daman (534).

District	Sex-Ratio (2011)
Mahe (Puducherry)	1184
Almora (Uttarakhand)	1139
Kanoor (Kerala)	1136
Pathanamthitta (Kerala)	1132
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra)	1122

District	Sex-Ratio (2011)
Daman (Daman & Diu)	534
Leh (Jammu-Kashmir)	690
Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh)	714
North Sikkim (Sikkim)	767
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	774

49. Which among the following factors are responsible for low sex-ratio in India? [U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2005]

1. High Maternity death rate

2. High female child death rate

3. Female foeticide

4. Birth of more male children than female children

Code:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution:The first three factors are the reasons for the low sex-ratio in India, as well as another reason for this is naturally, the birth of more male child as compared to female child. Usually 105 boys are born as compared to 100 girls.

50. The sex-ratio of child population (0-6 years) in India since 1961 has been: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011]

(a) continuously decreasing
(b) continuously increasing
(c) almost constant
(d) initially increasing and later decreasing

Correct Answer: (a) continuously decreasing

Solution:Since 1961 there has been a continuous decline in the sex- ratio of the child (0-6 years) population in India. In the year 1961 it was 976, which fell to 962 in the year 1981, 927 in the year 2001 and further fell to 919 in the year 2011.

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