India's Population and Urbanization: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which of the following states of India has zero Scheduled Caste population?
- AKerala
- BNagaland
- CSikkim
- DAssam
Question 2 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the lowest literacy rate among women?
- ABihar
- BRajasthan
- COdisha
- DSikkim
Question 3 of 50
The first complete population census in India was conducted in the year ………….
- A1881
- B1891
- C1885
- D1873
Question 4 of 50
Which one of the following has the lowest population as per the Census of India, 2011 data?
- AChandigarh
- BMizoram
- CPuducherry
- DSikkim
Question 5 of 50
The correct order of the three largest states of India in terms of population is-
- AUttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar
- BMaharashtra, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh.
- CUttar Pradesh, Bengal and Maharashtra
- DMaharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Question 6 of 50
What is the male: female ratio of the population in India as per the 2011 census?
- A1000 : 933
- B1000 : 935
- C1000: 941
- D1000 : 943
Question 7 of 50
The state with the highest population growth rate from 2001 to 2011 was Meghalaya. Which state came in second place?
- AManipur
- BMeghalaya
- CArunachal Pradesh
- DTripura
Question 8 of 50
According to the final figures of the 2011 census, the average literacy percentage of India is-
- A0.646
- B0.73
- C0.759
- D0.804
Question 9 of 50
Which of the following census years is known as the 'Great Divide' in the demographic history of India?
- A1901
- B1921
- C1931
- D1941
Question 10 of 50
From the point of view of urbanization, India is-
- Aa highly urbanized country
- Bpoorly urbanized country
- CAn upper-medium urbanized country
- DA medium to low urbanized country
Question 11 of 50
According to the 2011 census, in which state is the highest population of Scheduled Castes found?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BBihar
- CRajasthan
- DWest Bengal
Question 12 of 50
The reason for high literacy in the state of Kerala is-
- AStrong economy
- BAbsence of backward castes
- CWell-developed social infrastructure
- Dhighly urbanized society
Question 13 of 50
According to the latest census (2011), the average annual growth rate of population in India is-
- Ais decreasing
- Bis increasing
- Cgrowing rapidly
- Dhas become stable
Question 14 of 50
Which of the following is not a major cause of population growth?
- Awarm climate
- Bpoverty
- Cmedical facility
- Dilliteracy
Question 15 of 50
According to the National Census 2011, the sex ratio of children below 6 years of age is-
- A919
- B933
- C945
- D972
Question 16 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which is the second most populous state of India?
- AMaharashtra
- BBihar
- CWest Bengal
- DRajasthan
Question 17 of 50
According to the final figures of 2011 census, the state with the lowest population density in India is-
- AMizoram
- BArunachal Pradesh
- CManipur
- DTripura
Question 18 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the highest proportion of rural population?
- AHimachal Pradesh
- BRajasthan
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DBihar, West Bengal, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh
Question 19 of 50
The main reason for population growth in India is-
- ADecrease in mortality rate
- Bincrease in birth rate
- Cearly marriage
- DEconomic progress
Question 20 of 50
What is the number of cities with a population of more than 10 lakhs as per the 2011 census?
- A23
- B29
- C35
- D53
Question 21 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which is the most populous state in the country, where about 20 crore (200 million) people live?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CMaharashtra
- DWest Bengal
Question 22 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the lowest decadal growth rate of population?
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BNagaland
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DPunjab
Question 23 of 50
Which of the following group of states recorded the highest population growth (in percentage) during the period 2001-2011?
- ARajasthan, Gujarat and Punjab
- BTamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat
- CMaharashtra, Gujarat and Kerala
- DMeghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar
Question 24 of 50
According to the 2011 census, what is the population density of Bihar, i.e., people per square kilometer?
- A689
- B819
- C881
- D1106
Question 25 of 50
Which state of India has the highest percentage of urban population?
- AGoa
- BMaharashtra
- CKerala
- DMizoram
Question 26 of 50
Which one of the following Indian Union Territories has a sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) above 1000?
- APuducherry
- BDelhi
- CChandigarh
- DLakshadweep
Question 27 of 50
Which census after independence is the 2011 census?
- AFifth
- BSixth
- CSeventh
- DEighth
Question 28 of 50
When was the first census conducted in India?
- A1861 AD
- B1872 AD
- C1881 AD
- D1882 AD
Question 29 of 50
Bihar ranks highest in India in terms of population density (among states only)
- AFirst
- Bthird
- Ceighth
- Dnine
Question 30 of 50
The most urbanized state of India is-
- AWest Bengal
- BMaharashtra
- CGujarat
- DGoa
Question 31 of 50
According to Census 2011, which state is second after Kerala in terms of female literacy in India?
- AMizoram
- BTripura
- CGoa
- DMeghalaya
Question 32 of 50
On the basis of the 2011 census, arrange the following states and union territories in descending order of their population.
- ALakshadweep-Puducherry-Sikkim-Mizoram
- BChandigarh-Puducherry-Mizoram-Sikkim
- CPuducherry-Chandigarh-Mizoram-Sikkim
- DPuducherry-Chandigarh-Sikkim-Mizoram
Question 33 of 50
What is the percentage of Bihar's population in India's total population?
- A0.086
- B0.1021
- C0.1252
- D0.165
Question 34 of 50
What percentage of the population has been fixed as the minimum standard for complete literacy?
- A0.85
- B0.9
- C0.95
- D1
Question 35 of 50
The contribution of Scheduled Caste population to the total population of India is-
- A0.082
- B0.152
- C0.16
- D0.247
Question 36 of 50
During whose tenure was the first census conducted in India?
- ALord Lytton
- BLord Ripon
- CLord Mayo
- DLord Northbrook
Question 37 of 50
The highest decadal growth (in %) of urban population in India was found in -
- AIn 1961-71
- BIn 1971-81
- CIn 1981-91
- DIn 1991 - 2001
Question 38 of 50
Which of the following states has a favorable population for women?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BTamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat
- CWest Bengal
- DKerala
Question 39 of 50
India's area is 2.4% of the world's area but its -
- A16% of the total human population
- B17% of the total human population
- C18% of the total human population is
- D28% of the total human population is
Question 40 of 50
According to the 2011 census data, which of the following states has the lowest population growth rate?
- AGoa
- BWest Bengal
- CNagaland
- DKerala
Question 41 of 50
Megalopolises are generally cities with how many populations?
- AMore than 45 lakh
- BMore than 50 lakh
- CMore than 55 lakh
- DMore than 60 lakh
Question 42 of 50
According to the 2011 census, what is the position of Bihar among the Indian states in terms of population?
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFourth
Question 43 of 50
According to the 2011 census, the population density of the state of Uttar Pradesh is-
- A904
- B881
- C819
- D829
Question 44 of 50
The smallest Union Territory of India in terms of population is-
- ADaman and Diu
- BDadra Nagar Haveli
- CAndaman and Nicobar Islands
- DLakshadweep
Question 45 of 50
Which city in India has the lowest population as per the 2011 census?
- ABanswara
- BKapurthala
- CDatia
- DNagda
Question 46 of 50
How many cities with 'million plus' population are there in India (Census 2011)?
- A29
- B35
- C39
- D53
Question 47 of 50
Which of the following pairs (decade - decadal growth rate of population in %) is not correctly matched?
- A1971-1981 - 24.66
- B1981-1991 - 23.87
- C1991-2001 - 21.54
- D2001 - 2011 - 19.05
Question 48 of 50
Which of the following is not correct?
- AThe sex ratio in Kerala is in favour of women.
- BThe sex ratio in India has reached 943.
- CChandigarh has the lowest sex ratio in the country.
- DThe sex ratio in Puducherry is in favour of women.
Question 49 of 50
According to the 2011 census report, which state has the highest literacy rate?
- AMizoram
- BGoa
- CMaharashtra
- DKerala
Question 50 of 50
According to the 2011 census, the sex ratio in India is -
- AThere has been a slight increase
- BThere has been a slight decline
- CThere has been a complete decrease
- DThere has been no change