Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the linguistic composition of India: 1. The linguistic regions in the country have sharp and distinct boundaries preventing overlap. 2. The speakers of Hindi constitute the highest percentage among the scheduled languages. 3. The Austric language family is also known as Kirata. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the density of population in India (Census 2011), consider the following statements: 1. Bihar has a higher population density than West Bengal. 2. Tamil Nadu has the highest density among the peninsular Indian states. 3. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest density among all states. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the phases of population growth in India, consider the following statements: 1. The period from 1901 to 1921 is referred to as the period of population explosion. 2. The decades 1921-1951 are known as the period of steady population growth. 3. During the post-1981 period, the growth rate has started slowing down gradually despite the population remaining high. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following formulas correctly represents 'Physiological Density'?
With reference to the adolescent population in India, consider the following statements: 1. Adolescents are defined as persons in the age group of 5-14 years. 2. The National Youth Policy (NYP-2014) defines 'youth' as persons in the age group of 15-29 years. 3. Male adolescents outnumber female adolescents in the total adolescent population share. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following states recorded the lowest decadal growth rate of population during 1991-2001?
Consider the following statements regarding the occupational structure of India: 1. The proportion of workers in the agricultural sector has shown a sharp increase from 2001 to 2011. 2. The participation rate in the secondary and tertiary sectors has registered an increase. 3. Highly urbanized areas like Delhi have a large proportion of workers engaged in the primary sector due to urban agriculture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Austric (Nishada) | 1. Indo-Aryan B. Dravidian (Dravida) | 2. Munda C. Sino-Tibetan (Kirata) | 3. South-Dravidian D. Indo-European (Aryan) | 4. Tibeto-Himalayan
Consider the following statements regarding the occupational categories in India (2011 Census): 1. The number of female workers outnumbers male workers in the primary sector. 2. Cultivators and agricultural labourers together constitute more than 50% of the total working population. 3. The proportion of workers in the household industries is higher than in the tertiary sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the regional variations in population growth during 2001-2011, consider the following statements: 1. Almost all States and Union Territories registered a lower growth rate compared to the previous decade (1991-2001). 2. Tamil Nadu and Puducherry registered a significant decline in growth rate during 2001-2011. 3. Maharashtra registered the highest fall in growth rate among the six most populous states. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following factors is least likely to explain the moderate to high concentration of population in Jharkhand?
Consider the following statements regarding the rural-urban composition of India's population (2011): 1. More than 70% of India's total population lives in villages. 2. Bihar and Himachal Pradesh have a very high percentage of rural population. 3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli is the only Union Territory with a significant rural population share (over 50%). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following pairs of States/UTs and their characteristics is correctly matched?
In the demographic history of India, which period is referred to as the 'period of population explosion' due to a rapid fall in mortality but high fertility?
With reference to the religious composition of India (2011), arrange the following communities in descending order of their population percentage: 1. Christians 2. Sikhs 3. Buddhists 4. Jains Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Agricultural Density' of population: 1. It is calculated as Total Agricultural Population divided by Net Cultivated Area. 2. Agricultural population includes cultivators and agricultural labourers but excludes their family members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following language families has the largest share of speakers in India?
With reference to the distribution of rural population, which of the following states has a village size of less than 200 persons?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Bihar | 1. High density among peninsular states B. Assam | 2. Low density C. Kerala | 3. Very high density (>1100 persons/sq km) D. Uttarakhand | 4. Moderate density
Which of the following states falls into the "continuous belt of states" that had a relatively high population growth rate (20-25%) during 1991-2001?
With reference to the National Youth Policy (NYP) 2014, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched to empower the youth to achieve their full potential. 2. It defines 'youth' as persons in the age group of 18-35 years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the spatial distribution of population in India: 1. The North Indian Plains have a higher proportion of population due to climate and terrain. 2. The development of irrigation in Rajasthan has led to a significant decline in population concentration. 3. The coastal areas have remained regions of population concentration despite signs of natural resource degradation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following pairs of Language Family and its Group is incorrectly matched?
Which one of the following states has the highest percentage of rural population?
With reference to the Work Participation Rate in India, consider the following statements: 1. The work participation rate is typically lower in areas of lower economic development. 2. Himachal Pradesh has a higher work participation rate than the national average. 3. Union Territories like Dadra and Nagar Haveli have high work participation rates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the growth of India's population: 1. The annual growth rate of India's population in 2011 was 2.5 %. 2. Population doubling time is the time taken by any population to double itself at its current annual growth rate. 3. The decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 was higher than that of 1991-2001. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which state has the highest population among the following, according to the 2011 Census?
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of India's population: 1. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal together account for about 76% of the total population. 2. Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh have a very small share of the population despite large geographical areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the linguistic classification of India, the 'Mon-Khmer' branch belongs to which language family?
Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest population density?
Consider the following statements regarding the religious composition of India: 1. Muslims form the majority in Lakshadweep. 2. Buddhists are concentrated mostly in the state of Kerala. 3. The Jain population is concentrated mostly in urban areas. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following states has a very high proportion of agricultural labourers compared to cultivators?
Which one of the following is not a scheduled language of India?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Phase I' of population growth (1901-1921): 1. The death rate was low due to good medical services, but the birth rate was high. 2. It recorded a negative growth rate during the decade 1911-1921. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which state has the lowest population density in India according to the 2011 Census?
Consider the following statements regarding the linguistic diversity of India: 1. According to Grierson's Linguistic Survey of India, there were only 22 languages. 2. In modern India, there are 22 scheduled languages. 3. Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi are among the largest language groups. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The languages spoken in Meghalaya and the Nicobar Islands belong to which of the following language families?
Consider the following statements regarding the adolescent population (10-19 years) in India: 1. They constitute about 20.9% of the total population (2011). 2. They are regarded as an ageing population with low potential. 3. They are vulnerable to drug abuse and alcoholism. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the 'Marginal Worker', consider the following statements: 1. The proportion of marginal workers is higher than main workers in India. 2. A marginal worker works for less than 183 days in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following states has the highest percentage of its population in the working age group ?
Consider the following statements regarding the Phase IV (post-1981) of population growth: 1. The growth rate has remained high but started slowing down. 2. The crude birth rate has shown a consistent upward trend. 3. The mean age at marriage has significantly decreased. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following language families is known as 'Kirata'?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao' campaign: 1. It focuses solely on providing financial assistance for marriage. 2. It was launched by the Government of India. 3. It aims to address the denial of opportunities for education and employment to women. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the phases of population growth in India? 1. Stagnant growth 2. Population explosion 3. Steady growth 4. Slowing down of high growth Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Indo-European | 1. 20.00% B. Dravidian | 2. 0.85% C. Austric | 3. 73.00% D. Sino-Tibetan | 4. 1.38%
According to the Census of India, a 'Main Worker' is defined as a person who works for at least:
Which one of the following pairs is incorrectly matched regarding the 2011 Census data?
The growth rate of population is low, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921. Which phase of population growth does this statement describe?
In India's demographic history, which period is characterised as the 'period of steady population growth' due to improvements in health and sanitation?
With reference to the composition of the working population, which sector has the highest percentage of female workers?