Indian geography miscellaneous


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









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    While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.

    Correct Option: A

    While the National Capital Region area of Delhi possesses the highest of the population density 2011 among the states of India having a statistics of 11,320 per square kilometre, the state of Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest record of population density having just 17 per square kilometre.


  1. The largest Union Territory of India is









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    Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the largest Union Territory among the given options with an area of 8,249 km2. Chandigarh: 114 km2; Puducherry: 490 km2; and Lakshadweep: 30 km2.

    Correct Option: C

    Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the largest Union Territory among the given options with an area of 8,249 km2. Chandigarh: 114 km2; Puducherry: 490 km2; and Lakshadweep: 30 km2.



  1. As per the provisional result of the 2011 Census, the density of population in India is









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    Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106.

    Correct Option: D

    Population Density of India is 382 per sq km as per census 2011. Bihar is the densest state of India with a population density of 1,106.


  1. In which of the following States, is Child Sex Ratio as per the provisional results of the 2011 Census, the lowest?









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    Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio.

    Correct Option: B

    Notably, Punjab and Haryana, which have traditionally seen low sex ratio, have recorded an increasing trend but still remained at the bottom of the list. Haryana has 834 female children and Punjab 846 against per 1000 male child. Haryana's Jhajjar (774 females) and Mahendragarh (778 females) districts have the lowest sex ratio.



  1. Which state is famous for stepwells?









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    Gujarat State is well known for its rich heritage of handicrafts, tourist attractions of Step Wells, customs and traditions, and fairs and festivals. In Gujarat step wells are called Vav. Rani ki vav is a famous stepwell situated in Patan town in Gujarat in India.

    Correct Option: B

    Gujarat State is well known for its rich heritage of handicrafts, tourist attractions of Step Wells, customs and traditions, and fairs and festivals. In Gujarat step wells are called Vav. Rani ki vav is a famous stepwell situated in Patan town in Gujarat in India.