Population and Census MCQs
Practice Population and Census MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering population distribution, population density, demographic indicators, literacy rate, sex ratio, migration, urbanization, census data and important population-related geography topics frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #1
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What is meant by population density?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Population density refers to the number of people living in a unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer. It helps in understanding the concentration of population in a region.
Population density refers to the number of people living in a unit area, usually expressed as persons per square kilometer. It helps in understanding the concentration of population in a region.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #2
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Which country has the largest population in the world as per recent estimates?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
India has surpassed China and is currently the most populous country in the world according to recent demographic estimates.
India has surpassed China and is currently the most populous country in the world according to recent demographic estimates.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #3
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The Census of India is conducted after every:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Census of India is conducted every ten years. The first complete census was conducted in 1881 and has continued decennially since then.
The Census of India is conducted every ten years. The first complete census was conducted in 1881 and has continued decennially since then.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #4
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Which demographic indicator measures the number of live births per 1,000 population in a year?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Birth Rate is the number of live births occurring during a year per 1,000 people in the population.
Birth Rate is the number of live births occurring during a year per 1,000 people in the population.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #5
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What does sex ratio represent?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In India, sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.
In India, sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1,000 males in the population.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #6
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Which state recorded the highest population according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state in India according to Census 2011, accounting for a significant share of the country's population.
Uttar Pradesh was the most populous state in India according to Census 2011, accounting for a significant share of the country's population.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #7
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Population growth due to the difference between births and deaths is called:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Natural growth refers to the increase in population resulting from births exceeding deaths, excluding migration.
Natural growth refers to the increase in population resulting from births exceeding deaths, excluding migration.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #8
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Which of the following is a demographic indicator?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Literacy rate is a demographic indicator that measures the proportion of literate people in a population.
Literacy rate is a demographic indicator that measures the proportion of literate people in a population.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #9
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Migration from villages to cities is known as:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Rural-urban migration occurs when people move from villages to cities, often in search of employment and better opportunities.
Rural-urban migration occurs when people move from villages to cities, often in search of employment and better opportunities.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
Question #10
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Which state has the highest literacy rate in India according to Census 2011?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate in India in Census 2011 due to its strong educational infrastructure and social development.
Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate in India in Census 2011 due to its strong educational infrastructure and social development.
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Geography GK
Population and Census
