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
The third most populous and thirteenth largest state in India is-
- AMaharashtra
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CKarnataka
- DBihar
Question 2 of 50
Which of the following groups of Indian states shows the correct descending order of population density as per the 2011 census?
- APunjab, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana
- BTamil Nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra, Haryana
- CPunjab, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra
- DHaryana, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Maharashtra
Question 3 of 50
Uttar Pradesh witnessed the highest population growth in the following decade-
- A1951-61
- B1961-71
- C1971-81
- D1981-91
Question 4 of 50
Which of the following is the State/Union Territory which does not have any identified tribal community?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BOdisha
- CAndhra Pradesh
- DDelhi
Question 5 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which of the following cities in India has a population of more than one million? 1. Ludhiana, 2. Kochi 3. Surat 4. Nagpur
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2, 3 and 4
- C1 and 4
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Question 6 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which is the least populated state of India?
- AKerala
- BOdisha
- CSikkim
- DTamil Nadu
Question 7 of 50
India's population growth is currently going through which of the following phases?
- Astable population
- Bsteady increase
- Crapid high growth
- DHigh growth rates with a definite downward trend
Question 8 of 50
Which of the following statements is not true regarding literacy figures as per 2011 Census?
- AThe literacy rate has improved significantly
- BThere has been an increase in the literate population during 2001-2011
- CThe literacy rate in India is estimated at 73 percent.
- DKerala has achieved 100% literacy.
Question 9 of 50
Which one of the following has the lowest population as per the Census of India, 2011 data?
- AChandigarh
- BMizoram
- CPuducherry
- DSikkim
Question 10 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 11 of 50
In which state is the Devi Rupak Yojana being run to control population growth?
- AChhattisgarh
- BJharkhand
- CUttarakhand
- DHaryana
Question 12 of 50
What is the percentage of Bihar's population in India's total population?
- A0.086
- B0.1021
- C0.1252
- D0.165
Question 13 of 50
According to the 2011 census, the number of people living in cities in India is approximately-
- A37 crores
- B33 crores
- C35 crores
- D39 crores
Question 14 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the lowest decadal growth rate of population?
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BNagaland
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DPunjab
Question 15 of 50
The present status of literacy in Bihar is-
- A0.47
- B0.5416
- C0.6032
- D0.618
Question 16 of 50
Population density in India
- Ahas steadily increased
- Bhas remained almost constant
- CSomething has decreased
- DFirst increased and then decreased after 1991
Question 17 of 50
According to the 2011 census, the population of Uttar Pradesh is what percent of the population of India?
- A14.2
- B15.5
- C16.5
- D18.2
Question 18 of 50
Which of the following metropolitan cities in India has the lowest population density?
- AMumbai
- BKolkata
- CDelhi
- DChennai
Question 19 of 50
Which of the following states had the lowest population as per the 2011 census?
- ASikkim
- BMizoram
- CGoa
- DMeghalaya
Question 20 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 21 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 22 of 50
According to the 2011 census, what is the percentage of urban population in the total population of India?
- A0.318
- B0.308
- C0.322
- D0.312
Question 23 of 50
Which census after independence is the 2011 census?
- AFifth
- BSixth
- CSeventh
- DEighth
Question 24 of 50
The first complete population census in India was conducted in the year ………….
- A1881
- B1891
- C1885
- D1873
Question 25 of 50
Which of the following states has the highest percentage of Scheduled Tribes population as per the final figures of 2011 Census?
- ANagaland
- BMizoram
- CManipur
- DTripura
Question 26 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 27 of 50
The contribution of Scheduled Caste population to the total population of India is-
- A0.082
- B0.152
- C0.16
- D0.247
Question 28 of 50
The highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes in the total population is-
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BLakshadweep
- CNagaland
- DMeghalaya
Question 29 of 50
India has the highest population growth rate in-
- AIn the decade 1951-61
- BIn the decade 1961-71
- CIn the decade 1971-81
- DIn the decade 1981-91
Question 30 of 50
Which one of the following states does not have any tribal population in the Scheduled Category?
- AKerala
- BPunjab
- CArunachal Pradesh
- DWest Bengal
Question 31 of 50
The percentage of rural population in India in the 2011 census was -
- A0.688
- B0.722
- C0.7429
- D0.767
Question 32 of 50
Which state of India has the highest percentage of urban population?
- AGoa
- BMaharashtra
- CKerala
- DMizoram
Question 33 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 34 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 35 of 50
Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest female literacy rate?
- AChandigarh
- BPuducherry
- CAndaman and Nicobar Islands
- DLakshadweep
Question 36 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the largest total urban population?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BMaharashtra
- CTamil Nadu
- DKerala
Question 37 of 50
According to the 2011 census, the population of India is-
- A102.25 crore
- B102.87 crore
- C105.65 crore
- D121.08 crore
Question 38 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 39 of 50
The population of a metropolitan city is-
- AMore than 10 lakh
- BMore than 15 lakh
- CMore than 40 lakh
- DMore than 50 lakh
Question 40 of 50
What is the sex ratio in India, as per the 2011 census?
- A943 females per 1000 males
- B945 females per 1000 males
- C964 females per 1000 males
- D985 females per 1000 males
Question 41 of 50
Which of the following is the most urbanized state?
- AUttar Pradesh
- BGujarat
- CMaharashtra
- DWest Bengal
Question 42 of 50
What is the average population density per square kilometer of India as per the final population figures of 2011?
- A267
- B277
- C325
- D382
Question 43 of 50
How is the sex ratio calculated?
- ANumber of children per 1000 people in the country
- BNumber of men per 100 women in the country
- CNumber of women per 1000 men in the country
- DNumber of people per 100 children in the country
Question 44 of 50
Arrange the following states in descending order of literacy on the basis of 2011 census report and select the correct answer from the codes given at the end - 1. Kerala 2. Manipur 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Himachal Pradesh
- A1, 4, 3, 2
- B4, 1, 3, 2
- C2, 4, 1, 3
- D1, 2, 4, 3
Question 45 of 50
Census 2011 was which census in the history of Indian census?
- Athirteenth
- BFourteenth
- Cfifteenth
- Dsixteenth
Question 46 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 47 of 50
During whose tenure was the first census conducted in India?
- ALord Lytton
- BLord Ripon
- CLord Mayo
- DLord Northbrook
Question 48 of 50
The main reason for population growth in India is-
- ADecrease in mortality rate
- Bincrease in birth rate
- Cearly marriage
- DEconomic progress
Question 49 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
Question 50 of 50
The correct sequence of Indian states in descending order of highest population density (as per 2011 census) is-
- AKerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- BUttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
- CWest Bengal, Kerala, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
- DBihar, West Bengal, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh