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Population & Demography

55 questions in Geography.

Asked in 2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003

2006 · Q10GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). 2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other Union Territories. 3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 only
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(d) 3 only

2006 · Q72GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). 2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacy rate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2005 · Q146GeographyPopulation & Demographymoderate

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. (a)There is no definition of the Scheduled Tribe in the Constitution of India.
  2. (b)North-East India accounts for a little over half of the country’s tribal population.
  3. (c)The people known as Todas live in the Nilgiri area.
  4. (d)Lotha is a language spoken in Nagaland.
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Official answer(b) North-East India accounts for a little over half of the country’s tribal population.