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Demographics and Social Sector 04
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Q1. The first Census in India (1872) held during tenure of:
A.
Lord Dufferin
B.
Lord Lytton
C.
Lord Mayo
D.
Lord Ripon
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Lord Mayo initiated the first population count; Lord Ripon started the first synchronous census in 1881.
Q2. First Indian Registrar General and Census Commissioner of Independent India?
A.
Ashok Mitra
B.
R.B. Chari
C.
R. Nanda
D.
R.A. Gopalaswami
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
R.A. Gopalaswami headed the first census of Independent India in 1951.
Q3. The National Commission on population is headed by whom?
A.
Prime Minister
B.
President
C.
Home Minister
D.
Registrar General of India
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the National Commission on Population.
Q4. The least populated State in India is:
A.
Goa
B.
Sikkim
C.
Manipur
D.
None of these
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
According to the 2011 Census, Sikkim is the least populous state in India.
Q5. In which year was the first regular (synchronous) Census held in India?
A.
1881
B.
1911
C.
1921
D.
1931
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
While the first census was in 1872, the first synchronous census was held in 1881 under Lord Ripon.
Q6. The density of population is defined as the number of persons per square:
A.
Millimeter
B.
Centimeter
C.
Decimeter
D.
Kilometer
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
Population density is measured as the number of people living per square kilometer of land area.
Q7. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act was legislated in
A.
1974
B.
1976
C.
1977
D.
1978
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The Act was passed in 1976 to prevent economic and physical exploitation of vulnerable laborers.
Q8. As per Census 2011, the population density of India is?
A.
325
B.
382
C.
482
D.
582
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The population density of India increased from 324 (in 2001) to 382 per sq km (in 2011).
Q9. The 2011 Census was the:
A.
13th Census
B.
14th Census
C.
15th Census
D.
16th Census
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The 2011 Census was the 15th National Census of India since 1872.
Q10. India is a country with ’Demographic Divide’ due to high population in age group:
A.
below 15 years
B.
15-64 years
C.
above 65 years
D.
total population
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The 'working age' population (15-64) is currently very high in India, creating a demographic dividend.
Q11. As per 2011 Census, females per 1000 males in India are?
A.
940
B.
950
C.
960
D.
980
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The adult sex ratio in India was recorded at 943 females per 1000 males (940 in many MCQ options).
Q12. Which state has the lowest sex ratio (2011)?
A.
Haryana
B.
Kerala
C.
Tamil Nadu
D.
Maharashtra
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Haryana has the lowest sex ratio among all Indian states.
Q13. The slogan of Census 2011 was?
A.
One Census Million Futures
B.
Our Census Million Futures
C.
One Census One Future
D.
Our Census Our Future
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
'Our Census, Our Future' was the official motto of the 15th Indian Census.
Q14. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana started in?
A.
1999
B.
2000
C.
2001
D.
2002
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Launched in 2000
Q15. Which day is declared as ‘Balika Diwas’ (Girl Day)?
A.
5-Apr
B.
9-Jul
C.
9-Oct
D.
9-Dec
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the rights of the girl child.
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