Question 1

Consider the following statements: As per 2001 Census 1. the two States with the lowest sex ratio are Haryana and Punjab 2. the two States with the lowest population per sq. km. of area are Meghalaya and Mizoram 3. Kerala has both the highest literacy rate and sex ratio. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

According to the 2001 Census data, Haryana and Punjab had the lowest sex ratios among Indian states, while Meghalaya and Mizoram had the lowest population densities per square kilometer. Kerala stood out for having the highest literacy rate and sex ratio. This means that the correct statements are 1 and 3.

Question 2

As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons per household in respect of the given states follows the sequence (highest first, lowest last)

Accepted Answer

According to the 1991 Census, the average household size in terms of the number of individuals per household for the specified states is arranged in the following order from highest to lowest: Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala. The correct option is (b) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala.

Question 3

Consider the following statements about particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India: 1. PVTGs reside in 18 states and one union Territory. 2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status. 3. There are 92 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far. 4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

The Ministry of Home Affairs has identified 75 tribal groups as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs are located in 18 states and the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Therefore, statement 1 is accurate, but statement 3 is incorrect.

Question 4

What is the correct sequence of the descending order of the following States in respect of female literacy rates as per the 2001 census? 1. Mizoram 2. Kerala 3. Goa 4. Nagaland

Accepted Answer

Based on the 2001 census data, the correct descending order of states in terms of female literacy rates is as follows: Kerala with 87.7%, Mizoram with 86.7%, Goa with 76.5%, and Nagaland with 61.5%. The correct sequence is Kerala, Mizoram, Goa, Nagaland.

Question 5

Consider the following statements about the megacities of India: 1. Population of each megacity is more than 5 million 2. All the megacities are important sea ports 3. Megacities are either national or state capitals. Which of these statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

In India, megacities are defined as having a population exceeding 5 million residents. While some megacities serve as important sea ports, not all of them do. It's worth noting that megacities can be either national capitals or state capitals. For example, Delhi, the national capital of India, is not a sea port.

Population & Urbanization — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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Population & Urbanization — UPSC Previous Year Questions

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