Population and Urbanization

Total Questions: 18

1. Reasons of maximum sex-ratio in Dantewada and Kondagaon of Dandkaranya are: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(i) Higher male death rate

(ii) Absence of female feticide

(iii) Inaccessible area

(iv) Backward area

(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (a) and (ii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Correct Answer: (b) (a) and (ii)
Note:

Higher male death rate and absence of female feticide are the reasons of maximum sex-ratio in Dantewada and Kondagaon of Dandkaranya.

2. How many districts of Chhattisgarh State are selected as 'Aspirational Districts' in the country? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) 08
(b) 09
(c) 10
(d) 11

Correct Answer: (c) 10
Note:

The 'Transformation of Aspirational Districts' Programme aims to expeditiously improve the socio-economic status of 112 districts (as per NITI Aayog annual report 2022-23) from across 28 states. 10 districts of Chhattisgarh state are selected as 'Aspirational Districts' in the country.

3. Raipur district is not from the following: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) District have maximum population
(b) District have maximum male population
(c) District have maximum rural population
(d) District have maximum male female ratio of population

Correct Answer: (d) District have maximum male female ratio of population
Note:

As per the Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has a total population of 2,55,45,198. In Chhattisgarh, Raipur, district has highest population (40,63,872), highest male and female population (20,48,186 and 20,15,686 respectively) and highest rural population. Bastar district has maximum male female ratio of population (1023).

4. What is the decadal growth rate of population between 2001 to 2011 in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) 45.3%
(b) 18.06%
(c) 22.59%
(d) 4.53%

Correct Answer: (c) 22.59%
Note:

As per Census 2011, The decadal growth rate of population between 2001 to 2011 in Chhattisgarh is 22.59%. The total population in the state in year 2011 was 255,45,198.

5. With reference to Demographic Dividend in Chhattisgarh, which of the following age group has the highest population? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) 0-14 years 8005
(b) 15-64 years
(c) More than 64 years
(d) More than 100 years

Correct Answer: (b) 15-64 years
Note:

With reference to Demographic divided in Chhattisgarh the age group of 15-64 years has the highest population.

6. Match the following List. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

List-I	List-II
A. Kabirdham	1. 33.21%
B. Raipur	2. 8.76%
C. Bijapur	3. 40.66%
D. Bilaspur	4. 34.65%

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	4	3
(b)	2	1	3	4
(c)	4	3	1	2
(d)	3	4	2	1
(e)	4	1	3	2

Correct Answer: (d)
Note:

According to the final data of the Census 2011- Kabirdham (40.71%), Raipur (34.70%), Bijapur (8.78%) and Bilaspur (33.29%).

District	Decimal Growth of Population (2001-2011)
Kabirdham	40.66%
Raipur	34.65%
Bijapur	8.76%
Bilaspur	33.21%

7. In the period of 2001-2011 which district had less population growth rate? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Dantewada
Note:

The population growth rate of the above district as per census 2011 is as follows - Narayanpur - 19.16%, Bastar-17.96%, Kanker-15.06%, Koriya-12.38% and Dantewada-12.08%.

8. In 2011, the increase in population density of the state of Chhattisgarh with respect to 2001 is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (c) 35
Note:

The population density in Chhattisgarh as per Census 2001 & 2011 was 154 and 189 respectively. It was 189. Thus, the population density grew in this period by 35.

9. The population of tribes in Chhattisgarh is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) More than 40%
(b) More than 36%
(c) More than 32%
(d) More than 28%

Correct Answer: (c) More than 32%
Note:

The population of Tribes in Chhattisgarh, according to Census 2001, is 31.8 percent of the total population of the state. Thus, option (c) is the closest answer. According to the Census 2011, Chhattisgarh has 30.6 percent tribal population.

10. Which district of Chhattisgarh has the maximum percentage of the tribal population? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Dantewada
Note:

According to Census 2001, Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh had 78.52 percent tribal population, which was highest in any district of the state. According to census 2011, three districts of Chhattisgarh with largest tribal population are Bijapur (80.00%), Narayanpur (77.36%) and Dantewada (76.88%).

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