Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Diu is an island off









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    Diu Island is lying off the south coast of Gujarat’s Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. Diu is originally a part of union territory of Daman and Diu.

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    Diu Island is lying off the south coast of Gujarat’s Kathiawar peninsula, separated from the mainland by a tidal creek. Diu is originally a part of union territory of Daman and Diu.


  1. Which of the following states as per-census, has the highest and lowest sex ratio respectively?









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    Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio–Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio–Haryana (879).

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    Like the 1991 Census, the highest sex ratio (1058) had been reported in Kerala. Haryana reported the lowest sex ratio of 861 among the major states. According to 2011 census, Highest sex ratio–Kerala (1084) Lowest sex-ratio–Haryana (879).



  1. Census of population in India is done after every









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    The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India’s demography and related features.

    Correct Option: A

    The Indian Census is the most credible source of information on Demography (Population characteristics), Economic Activity, Literacy and Education, Housing & Household Amenities, Urbanisation, Fertility and Mortality, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Language, Religion, Migration, Disability and many other socio-cultural and demographic data since 1872.. The census is a decadal compilation of data about India’s demography and related features.


  1. Match the following:
    Sea Ports States
    A.Bhatkal 1.Kerala
    B.Alleppey2. Tamil Nadu
    C.Kakinada 3. Karnataka
    D. Tuticorin 4.Andhra Pradesh










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    Bhatkal, also known as Batecala in some Portuguese historical texts is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a city in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. Thoothukudi, also known as Tuticorin, is a port city and a Municipal Corporation in Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

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    Bhatkal, also known as Batecala in some Portuguese historical texts is a port town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. Alappuzha, also known as Alleppey, is a city in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. Kakinada is a city and a municipal corporation in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is also the headquarters of East Godavari district. Thoothukudi, also known as Tuticorin, is a port city and a Municipal Corporation in Thoothukudi district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.



  1. Which is the largest state of India, population-wise, according to 2001 census?









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    As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India’s population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh– 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra – 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar – 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal – 9,12,76,115

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    As per the 2001 Census, Uttar Pradesh continued to be the most populous state in the country with 16.17 percent of India’s population followed by Maharashtra (9.42 percent) and Bihar (8.07 percent). In fact the population of Uttar Pradesh (166 million) was more than the estimated population of Pakistan. According to 2011 census, most population-wise states are 1. Uttar Pradesh– 19,98,12,341 2. Maharashtra – 11,23,74,333 3. Bihar – 10,40,99,452 4. West Bengal – 9,12,76,115