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1. The first synchronous census in India was conducted in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1861
B) 1872
C) 1881
D) 1901
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The first synchronous census (all regions simultaneously)<\/strong> was conducted in 1881<\/strong> under W.C. Plowden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Census in India is conducted every:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 5 years
B) 10 years
C) 15 years
D) 20 years
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Every 10 years<\/strong>, India conducts its decennial population census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Who conducts the Census in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Statistics
C) Registrar General & Census Commissioner
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India<\/strong> conducts the census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Which was the first census after Independence?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1951
B) 1961
C) 1971
D) 1981
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The 1951 census<\/strong> was the first census of independent India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. India\u2019s population crossed 1 billion mark in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1991
B) 1998
C) 2001
D) 2011
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> In the 2001 Census<\/strong>, India\u2019s population was reported as 1.02 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Which census year is known as the “Demographic Divide” in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1901
B) 1921
C) 1951
D) 1981
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>The 1921 Census<\/strong> showed negative growth (\u20130.31%) \u2192 called \u201cYear of Great Divide.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. According to 2011 Census, India\u2019s population was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 102 crore
B) 114 crore
C) 121 crore
D) 130 crore
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: 2011 Census = 121.08 crore (1.21 billion).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The decadal growth rate of population (2001\u20132011) was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 11.5%
B) 17.64%
C) 21.34%
D) 24.8%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Population growth rate (2001\u20132011) = 17.64%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Which state has the largest population in India (2011 Census)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Maharashtra
B) Bihar
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) West Bengal
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Uttar Pradesh (19.9 crore)<\/strong> is India\u2019s most populous state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Which state has the least population in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Goa
B) Sikkim
C) Mizoram
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sikkim (~6 lakh)<\/strong> has the lowest population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Which Union Territory has the highest population?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Chandigarh
C) Puducherry
D) Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Delhi (1.68 crore, 2011)<\/strong> is the most populous UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Which state has the highest population density (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) West Bengal
B) Kerala
C) Bihar
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Bihar (1,106 persons per sq km)<\/strong> has the highest density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Which state has the lowest population density (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Nagaland
D) Mizoram
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons\/sq km)<\/strong> has the lowest density.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. India\u2019s overall population density in 2011 was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 250 persons\/sq km
B) 325 persons\/sq km
C) 382 persons\/sq km
D) 410 persons\/sq km
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s average population density = 382 persons\/sq km.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Which state recorded the highest population growth (2001\u20132011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Meghalaya
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Bihar (25.4% growth)<\/strong> was the highest in 2001\u201311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Which state recorded the lowest growth rate of population (2001\u20132011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Nagaland
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Nagaland (\u20130.58%)<\/strong> was the only state with negative growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. India\u2019s share of world population (2011) is about:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 12%
B) 15%
C) 17.5%
D) 20%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India accounts for 17.5% of world\u2019s population<\/strong> (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Which region of India has the highest population concentration?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Northern Plains
B) Peninsular Plateau
C) Desert Region
D) Himalayan Region
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Northern Plains<\/strong> (fertile land, irrigation, climate) \u2192 densest population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which region has the lowest population concentration?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Northern Plains
B) Peninsular Plateau
C) Himalayan Region
D) Coastal Plains
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Himalayan region<\/strong> has sparse population due to harsh climate, rugged terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Which is the most populous metropolitan city in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Mumbai (~1.84 crore)<\/strong> is India\u2019s most populous metro city (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which city recorded the fastest growth among metros (2001\u20132011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bengaluru
B) Pune
C) Hyderabad
D) Delhi
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Bengaluru<\/strong> grew fastest due to IT boom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Which state had the highest decadal population growth in 1991\u20132001?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Rajasthan
C) Bihar
D) Nagaland
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Nagaland (64%)<\/strong> had unusually high growth due to migration & enumeration issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Which state had the lowest population growth in 1991\u20132001?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Punjab
D) Orissa
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala (9.4%)<\/strong> had the lowest growth rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Which Union Territory has the highest density of population?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Chandigarh
B) Delhi
C) Puducherry
D) Lakshadweep
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Delhi (11,297\/sq km)<\/strong> is the most densely populated UT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which state has the highest rural population in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh (155 million rural population)<\/strong> is highest in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. According to Census 2011, the sex ratio of India is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 920 females per 1000 males
B) 940 females per 1000 males
C) 950 females per 1000 males
D) 970 females per 1000 males
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s sex ratio = 940 females\/1000 males (2011).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which state has the highest sex ratio in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala (1084 females\/1000 males)<\/strong> has the highest sex ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which state has the lowest sex ratio in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Delhi
D) Chandigarh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Haryana (879 females\/1000 males)<\/strong> has the lowest sex ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. What is the child sex ratio (0\u20136 years) in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 940
B) 919
C) 930
D) 950
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Child sex ratio in 2011 = 919 females\/1000 males.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Which state has the highest child sex ratio (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Mizoram
B) Kerala
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Meghalaya
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Meghalaya (970 females\/1000 males)<\/strong> had the highest child sex ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which state has the lowest child sex ratio (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Punjab
B) Haryana
C) Delhi
D) Chandigarh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Delhi (871)<\/strong> recorded the lowest child sex ratio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. What was the overall literacy rate of India in 2011?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 68%
B) 72.9%
C) 74%
D) 77%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s literacy rate was 74.04%<\/strong> in 2011 Census.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33.<\/mark><\/strong> Which state has the highest literacy rate in India (2011)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Mizoram
D) Goa
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Kerala (94%)<\/strong> has the highest literacy rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Which state has the lowest literacy rate in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Rajasthan
B) Jharkhand
C) Bihar
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bihar (61.8%)<\/strong> had the lowest literacy rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which Union Territory has the highest literacy rate (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Puducherry
C) Chandigarh
D) Lakshadweep
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Lakshadweep (91.8%)<\/strong> had the highest UT literacy rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Which Union Territory has the lowest literacy rate (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jammu & Kashmir (erstwhile UT)
B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
C) Daman & Diu
D) Andaman & Nicobar
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Dadra & Nagar Haveli (76.2%)<\/strong> was the lowest among UTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Male literacy rate in India (2011) was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 78.8%
B) 82.1%
C) 84%
D) 86.5%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Male literacy = 82.14%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. Female literacy rate in India (2011) was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 65%
B) 68%
C) 70%
D) 74%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Female literacy = 65.46%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. Which state showed the highest improvement in literacy between 2001\u20132011?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Rajasthan
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Jharkhand
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Bihar (+17%)<\/strong> recorded the highest rise in literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. Which state has the highest urban population in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Maharashtra
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Maharashtra (50.8 million urban population)<\/strong> has the largest urban population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Which state has the highest percentage of urban population?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Maharashtra
B) Goa
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Kerala
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Goa (62% urban)<\/strong> is the most urbanized state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. Which state has the lowest percentage of urban population?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Odisha
C) Assam
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bihar (11.3% urban)<\/strong> is the least urbanized state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Which Union Territory is 100% urbanized?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Chandigarh
C) Lakshadweep
D) Puducherry
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Chandigarh<\/strong> is 100% urbanized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. What percentage of India\u2019s population was rural in 2011?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 58%
B) 62%
C) 69%
D) 72%
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Rural population = 68.84% (~69%).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. What percentage of India\u2019s population was urban in 2011?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 26%
B) 28%
C) 31%
D) 34%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Urban population = 31.16%.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Which state has the maximum number of towns in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) West Bengal
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/em> Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> has the highest number of towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Which is the most literate district in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Aizawl (Mizoram)
B) Serchhip (Mizoram)
C) Kannur (Kerala)
D) Kottayam (Kerala)
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kottayam (Kerala, 97.2%)<\/strong> is the most literate district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Which is the least literate district in India (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Alirajpur (MP)
B) Bijapur (Chhattisgarh)
C) Dantewada (Chhattisgarh)
D) Jhabua (MP)
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Alirajpur (Madhya Pradesh, 37%)<\/strong> had the lowest literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Which age group is called the “working-age population” in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 0\u201314 years
B) 15\u201359 years
C) 15\u201364 years
D) 60+ years
Answer: B
Explanation: 15\u201359 years<\/strong> is considered India\u2019s working-age population<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Which age group is called the “dependent population”?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 0\u201314 & 60+
B) 15\u201359
C) Only 0\u201314
D) Only 60+
Answer: A
Explanation:<\/strong> Children (0\u201314) + Elderly (60+)<\/strong> = dependent population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The major reason for internal migration in India (2011 Census) is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Education
B) Business
C) Marriage
D) Employment
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Marriage accounts for ~45% of total migration in India<\/strong>, especially among women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The major reason for male migration in India is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Marriage
B) Employment
C) Education
D) Business
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Employment and work<\/strong> is the primary reason for male migration<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. Which state received the largest number of inter-state migrants (2011)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Delhi<\/strong> attracted the highest share of inter-state migrants due to jobs and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. Which state recorded the highest out-migration (2011 Census)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Odisha
D) Jharkhand
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Bihar<\/strong> has the highest out-migration, mainly for employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. Which is the most common form of migration in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Inter-state
B) Intra-district
C) International
D) Urban to urban
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Intra-district migration (within same district)<\/strong> is most common (~60%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The rural-to-urban migration in India is mainly caused by:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Industrialization
B) Educational facilities
C) Marriage
D) Tourism
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Industrialization & better job opportunities in cities<\/strong> are main drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. Which state has the highest proportion of urban migrants?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Delhi
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Delhi<\/strong> has the highest share of urban in-migrants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. Which country has the largest Indian diaspora (2020 UN data)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) UK
B) USA
C) Saudi Arabia
D) UAE
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> UAE<\/strong> hosts the largest Indian diaspora (~3.5 million).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. Which Indian state has the maximum number of people working abroad?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala<\/strong> leads due to Gulf migration (remittances).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. India receives the highest remittances from:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) USA
B) UAE & Gulf countries
C) UK
D) Canada
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar<\/strong> are top remittance sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The proportion of workers to total population is called:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Worker ratio
B) Work participation rate
C) Employment index
D) Labour ratio
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Work Participation Rate (WPR)<\/strong> = % of workers in population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. According to Census 2011, India\u2019s work participation rate was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 35%
B) 39%
C) 44%
D) 50%
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: WPR = 39.8% (2011)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Which state has the highest work participation rate?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Sikkim
B) Nagaland
C) Mizoram
D) Meghalaya
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Meghalaya (52.9%)<\/strong> recorded the highest WPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. Which state has the lowest work participation rate?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Bihar
C) Kerala
D) West Bengal
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bihar (33.4%)<\/strong> has the lowest WPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which sector employs the maximum workers in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Industry
B) Services
C) Agriculture
D) Construction
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Agriculture employs ~54% of India\u2019s workforce (2011).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. The share of female workers is highest in which sector?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Industry
B) Services
C) Agriculture
D) Trade
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Majority of female workers<\/strong> are engaged in agriculture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. Which category of workers is highest in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Cultivators
B) Agricultural labourers
C) Household industry workers
D) Other workers
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: \u201cOther workers\u201d (non-agriculture, 38%)<\/strong> form the largest category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. Which state has the largest female workforce participation?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Himachal Pradesh
D) Mizoram
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh<\/strong> has a very high female work participation rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. What percentage of India\u2019s population is below 35 years (2021 est.)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 45%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 65%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> ~60% of India\u2019s population is below 35 years<\/strong>, making it a young country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. The term \u201cDemographic Dividend\u201d refers to:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) High population growth
B) Declining fertility
C) High share of working-age population
D) Rising old-age population
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Demographic dividend<\/strong> = more working-age people \u2192 higher economic potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. India\u2019s demographic dividend period is expected to last till:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2030
B) 2040
C) 2050
D) 2060
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s demographic dividend will last till ~2050<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. Which state has the youngest median age population in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Kerala
C) Punjab
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bihar (median age ~20 years)<\/strong> has the youngest population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. Which state has the oldest median age population in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Goa
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala<\/strong> has the highest proportion of elderly population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. What was India\u2019s median age in 2011 Census?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 22 years
B) 24 years
C) 26 years
D) 28 years
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India\u2019s median age = 24 years (2011).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. By 2030, India\u2019s working-age population (15\u201359) is projected to be:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 750 million
B) 850 million
C) 950 million
D) 1 billion
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> By 2030, ~850 million Indians<\/strong> will be in the working-age group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The first National Population Policy (NPP) of India was announced in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1948
B) 1952
C) 1961
D) 1976
Answer: B
Explanation:<\/strong> NPP 1952<\/strong> made India the first country in the world<\/strong> to adopt an official family planning program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The revised National Population Policy was launched in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1976
B) 1983
C) 1991
D) 2000
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NPP 2000<\/strong> aimed to achieve population stabilization by 2045.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The main objective of National Population Policy 2000 is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Zero population growth
B) Population stabilization by 2045
C) Reducing poverty
D) Universal healthcare
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NPP 2000\u2019s main goal = population stabilization by 2045<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) target of NPP 2000 was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2.5 by 2010
B) 2.1 by 2010
C) 2.3 by 2015
D) 2.1 by 2015
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NPP aimed to bring TFR to replacement level (2.1) by 2010<\/strong> (delayed to ~2021).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. According to NFHS-5 (2019\u201321), India\u2019s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2.4
B) 2.3
C) 2.1
D) 2.0
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NFHS-5 found India\u2019s TFR = 2.0<\/strong>, below replacement level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Which state in India has the lowest TFR (NFHS-5)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Delhi
D) Sikkim
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Sikkim (1.1)<\/strong> has the lowest TFR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Which state has the highest TFR in India (NFHS-5)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Bihar (3.0)<\/strong> recorded the highest TFR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. India\u2019s crude birth rate (CBR) in 2011 Census was around:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 18 per 1000
B) 21 per 1000
C) 23 per 1000
D) 25 per 1000
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s CBR = 21 per 1000 population<\/strong> (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. India\u2019s crude death rate (CDR) in 2011 was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 5 per 1000
B) 6 per 1000
C) 7 per 1000
D) 8 per 1000
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India\u2019s CDR = 7 \u2192 reduced to 6 per 1000<\/strong> by 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Life expectancy in India (2011 Census) was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 60 years
B) 64 years
C) 67 years
D) 70 years
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Life expectancy at birth ~67 years (2011\u201315 period).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. Which state has the highest life expectancy?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Punjab
C) Maharashtra
D) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Kerala (75+ years)<\/strong> has the highest life expectancy in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Which state has the lowest life expectancy?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Bihar
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Assam
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Assam (65 years approx.)<\/strong> has one of the lowest life expectancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in India (NFHS-5) is around:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 28 per 1000 live births
B) 32 per 1000
C) 38 per 1000
D) 40 per 1000
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> IMR = 28 per 1000 live births (NFHS-5, 2021).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. Which state has the lowest Infant Mortality Rate?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Maharashtra
D) Punjab
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala (5 per 1000)<\/strong> has the lowest IMR in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. Which state has the highest Infant Mortality Rate?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) UP
B) MP
C) Bihar
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh (~43 per 1000)<\/strong> has the highest IMR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India (2018\u201320 SRS) is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 80
B) 97
C) 103
D) 113
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India\u2019s MMR = 97 per 100,000 live births.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which state has the lowest Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Maharashtra
D) Telangana
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kerala (19)<\/strong> has the lowest MMR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Which state has the highest MMR?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Assam
C) Bihar
D) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Assam (195)<\/strong> has the highest MMR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. India\u2019s population is projected to surpass China by which year?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2025
B) 2027
C) 2030
D) 2035
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>UN projects India to overtake China as most populous nation by 2027<\/strong> (updated estimates say 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. According to UNFPA (2023), India\u2019s population has already reached:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1.35 billion
B) 1.42 billion
C) 1.44 billion
D) 1.50 billion
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>UNFPA (2023) estimated India\u2019s population at 1.42 billion<\/strong>, surpassing China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Which ministry implements population stabilization programs?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Ministry of Social Justice
B) Ministry of Home Affairs
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare<\/strong> implements family planning and population policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. Which scheme was launched for free distribution of contraceptives & family planning services?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Mission Parivar Vikas
B) Janani Suraksha Yojana
C) RCH Programme
D) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
Answer: A
Explanation:<\/strong> Mission Parivar Vikas (2016)<\/strong> targets high fertility districts with contraceptive services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which programme launched in 1997 integrated family planning with maternal & child health?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) ICDS
B) RCH Programme
C) Mission Indradhanush
D) NRHM
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Reproductive & Child Health (RCH)<\/strong> Programme started in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2002
B) 2005
C) 2007
D) 2010
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NRHM (2005)<\/strong> integrated health & family welfare, later merged into NHM (2013).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. India aims to achieve population stabilization by:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2030
B) 2040
C) 2045
D) 2050
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>According to NPP 2000<\/strong>, India\u2019s target year for population stabilization = 2045<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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