Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following is the correct description of the term ‘sex ratio’ as used in context of the census?









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    Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.

    Correct Option: D

    Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males. According to 2011 census, sex ratio in India is 943.


  1. As per 2011 Census data, which of the following statements is incorrect?











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    All statements are correct.

    Correct Option: E

    All statements are correct.



  1. Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census in India is









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    As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.

    Correct Option: D

    As per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the child sex ratio in India has dropped to 919 females against 1,000 males - the lowest since Independence, indicating a continuing preference for boys in society. Though an increasing trend in the child sex ratio (0-6 years) has been seen in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in all remaining 29 states and 7 Union Territories, the child sex ratio shows decline over Census 2001.


  1. Which of the following registers the highest density in the country as per Census 2011?









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    National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre.

    Correct Option: A

    National Capital Region area of Delhi registered the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre.



  1. Which state of India shows the lowest population as per Census 2011?









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    As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.

    Correct Option: D

    As per the 2011 Census, Total population in Sikkim: 6,10,577; Tripura: 36,73,917; Puducherry: 12,47,953; and Manipur: 28,55,794.