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 contribution of Scheduled Caste population to the total population of India is-
- A0.082
- B0.152
- C0.16
- D0.247
Question 2 of 50
Population density in India
- Ahas steadily increased
- Bhas remained almost constant
- CSomething has decreased
- DFirst increased and then decreased after 1991
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 50
Since when is the sequential census being conducted in India at an interval of every ten years?
- A1872 AD
- B1881 AD
- C1891 AD
- D1901 AD
Question 6 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 7 of 50
According to the Census of India, what is the urban area with a population of 50,000 to 99,999 called?
- ACategory IV cities
- BCategory I cities
- CCategory III cities
- DCategory II cities
Question 8 of 50
When was the first census conducted in India?
- A1861 AD
- B1872 AD
- C1881 AD
- D1882 AD
Question 9 of 50
The largest Scheduled Tribe population is concentrated in-
- AUttar Pradesh
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CJharkhand
- DChhattisgarh
Question 10 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 11 of 50
What is the position of India among the major countries of the world in terms of population?
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CThird
- DFourth
Question 12 of 50
As per the final population count of Census 2011, which of the following states has the highest population density?
- ABihar
- BUttar Pradesh
- CAndhra Pradesh
- DWest Bengal
Question 13 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which state has the lowest decadal growth rate of population?
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BNagaland
- CMadhya Pradesh
- DPunjab
Question 14 of 50
The state with the fastest population growth rate in India is-
- AUttar Pradesh
- BBihar
- CNagaland
- DMeghalaya
Question 15 of 50
Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest female literacy rate?
- AChandigarh
- BPuducherry
- CAndaman and Nicobar Islands
- DLakshadweep
Question 16 of 50
Which is the most populous state according to the 2011 census?
- AMaharashtra
- BBihar
- CUttar Pradesh
- DRajasthan
Question 17 of 50
The annual exponential (multiplicative) growth rate of Indian population in the last census decade was-
- A0.0156
- B0.0164
- C0.0195
- D0.0214
Question 18 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 19 of 50
The contribution of Scheduled Tribe population to the total population of India is-
- A5.6%
- B0.075
- C0.086
- D0.109
Question 20 of 50
In terms of population, which one of the following years is known as the 'Year of the Great Partition', after which India's population registered a continuous rapid growth?
- A1911
- B1921
- C1941
- D1951
Question 21 of 50
Kerala has the most favorable conditions for women in terms of sex ratio. Which of the following is in second place?
- AChhattisgarh
- BHimachal Pradesh
- CPuducherry
- DGoa
Question 22 of 50
What is the female literacy rate in Bihar according to the 2011 census?
- A0.47
- B0.515
- C0.532
- D0.618
Question 23 of 50
The main reason for population growth in India is-
- ADecrease in mortality rate
- Bincrease in birth rate
- Cearly marriage
- DEconomic progress
Question 24 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 25 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which of the following states of India has the least population?
- AMaharashtra
- BMadhya Pradesh
- COdisha
- DPunjab
Question 26 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 27 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 28 of 50
Which is the most planned city in India?
- ACoimbatore
- BNew Delhi
- CChandigarh
- DSalem
Question 29 of 50
The most densely populated state among the BIMARU states in India is-
- ABihar
- BMadhya Pradesh
- CRajasthan
- DUttar Pradesh
Question 30 of 50
According to the 2011 census, which of the following states has the lowest level of urbanization?
- AAndhra Pradesh
- BHaryana
- CMizoram
- DWest Bengal
Question 31 of 50
The largest Union Territory of India in terms of population is-
- ADelhi
- BChandigarh
- CPuducherry
- DLakshadweep
Question 32 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 33 of 50
What was the sex ratio of India in the 1901 census?
- A933
- B927
- C972
- D904
Question 34 of 50
Which country's population is increasing at the same rate every year in India?
- AAustralia
- BD. Africa
- Cargentina
- DBrazil
Question 35 of 50
The state with the lowest sex ratio in India is-
- AMizoram
- BHaryana
- CRajasthan
- DMadhya Pradesh
Question 36 of 50
Which of the following metropolitan cities in India has the lowest population density?
- AMumbai
- BKolkata
- CDelhi
- DChennai
Question 37 of 50
According to the 2011 census, what is the approximate percentage of people in India who can be considered as internal migrants, i.e., those who have now settled in a different place from their previous residence?
- A0.25
- B0.35
- C0.45
- D0.55
Question 38 of 50
Which of the following Union Territories of India has the highest literacy rate?
- ALakshadweep
- BChandigarh
- CDaman and Diu
- DAndaman and Nicobar Islands
Question 39 of 50
Which of the following states in the country had the lowest literacy rate in 2011?
- AOdisha
- BBihar
- CJharkhand
- DChhattisgarh
Question 40 of 50
Bihar ranks highest in India in terms of population density (among states only)
- AFirst
- Bthird
- Ceighth
- Dnine
Question 41 of 50
The two most literate states of India are-
- AMaharashtra and West Bengal
- BTamil Nadu and Punjab
- CGujarat and Karnataka
- DMizoram and Kerala
Question 42 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 43 of 50
Which state of India has the highest percentage of urban population?
- AGoa
- BMaharashtra
- CKerala
- DMizoram
Question 44 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 45 of 50
The number of metropolises from 2001 to 2011 became-
- A12 to 22
- B13 to 23
- C35 to 53
- D38 to 58
Question 46 of 50
The highest proportion of Scheduled Tribes in the total population is-
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BLakshadweep
- CNagaland
- DMeghalaya
Question 47 of 50
What is the percentage of Bihar's population in India's total population?
- A0.086
- B0.1021
- C0.1252
- D0.165
Question 48 of 50
Which state of India has the highest percentage of female literacy?
- ATamil Nadu
- BKerala
- CKarnataka
- DGujarat
Question 49 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
Question 50 of 50
The states with the highest and lowest population density in India are respectively-
- AUttar Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh
- BBihar and Arunachal Pradesh
- CUttar Pradesh and Sikkim
- DWest Bengal and Sikkim