Who is regarded as the Father of Demography? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Who is regarded as the Father of Demography?

A. Adam Smith

B. John Graunt

C. Karl Marx

D. Thomas Malthus

Answer: Option B

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John Graunt is regarded as the Father of Demography for his pioneering work on population statistics.

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Which state had the lowest sex ratio in Census 2011?

A. Rajasthan

B. Punjab

C. Gujarat

D. Haryana

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Correct Answer: Option D

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Haryana had the lowest sex ratio among states at 879.

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Which indicator reflects educational achievement in a population?

A. Birth rate

B. Literacy rate

C. Population density

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