Indian Geography PYQ – Population

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Indian Geography PYQ – Population – 11 questions, subject: Geography. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
EO Gr. III (HR&CE) 2022
The highest percentage of scheduled tribe population is found in the state/union territory

Correct Answer: A [Lakshadweep]

Explanation:

Lakshadweep has the highest share of scheduled tribes (94.8%) in the 2011 Census, followed by Mizoram (94.4%).

2.  
EO Gr. III (HR&CE) 2022
Match the List I with List II (State – Size of population as per 2011 census) :
(a) Maharashtra – 1. 104,099,452
(b) Bihar – 2. 84,580,777
(c) West Bengal – 3. 112,374,333
(d) Andhra Pradesh – 4. 91,276,115

Correct Answer: B [3 1 4 2]

Explanation:

2011 Census: Maharashtra 11.24 crore, Bihar 10.41 crore, West Bengal 9.13 crore and undivided Andhra Pradesh 8.46 crore: 3 1 4 2.

3.  
CBT 2022
The population size of Class II urban settlements is

Correct Answer: B [50,000 to 99,999]

Explanation:

In the Census classification, Class II towns have populations of 50,000 to 99,999.

4.  
SD 2022 · Jailor 2022
Among the Union territories, which is the highest and lowest density of population in India?

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands]

Explanation:

Delhi has India's highest density (11,320 per sq km, 2011) and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands the lowest (46) among union territories.

5.  
Junior Rehabilitation Officer 2023
Consider the following statements and choose the right option for what under – population means :
Statement 1 : A situation where the number of people that can be supported is the same as the available resources.
Statement 2 : A situation where the population is considered too large for the available resources.
Statement 3 : A situation where the population is less than the available resources of a country.

Correct Answer: D [Statement III is correct and I and II are incorrect]

Explanation:

Population matching resources is optimum, exceeding them is over-population, and too few people to use resources fully is under-population, so only statement III defines under-population.

6.  
Junior Rehabilitation Officer 2023
Which state has the highest percentage of Urban Population in India as per 2011 census?

Correct Answer: B [Tamilnadu]

Explanation:

In the 2011 Census Tamil Nadu had the highest urban share (48.4%) among the listed states, ahead of Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat.

7.  
CSSS 2023
The celebration of world population day July 11 is started from the year

Correct Answer: D [1989]

Explanation:

World Population Day on 11 July began in 1989, commemorating 11 July 1987 when world population reached five billion.

8.  
Library Service 2023
Which state is known for the highest population density in India?

Correct Answer: B [Bihar]

Explanation:

Bihar had the highest population density among Indian states (1,106 per sq km in 2011).

9.  
Group 1C (DEO) 2023
Arrange the population density in descending order based on 2011 census.
(1) Bihar
(2) West Bengal
(3) Kerala
(4) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: D [(1), (2), (3), (4)]

Explanation:

2011 densities: Bihar 1,106, West Bengal 1,028, Kerala 860 and Uttar Pradesh 829, giving the order (1), (2), (3), (4).

10.  
CTS (Interview Posts-II) 2024
Which one of the following factors depends on the country's land resources?

Correct Answer: C [Density of population]

Explanation:

Density of population is the ratio of people to land area, so it depends on a country's land resources.

11.  
Group 1B/1C 2024
Which of these expression is used in the case of population forecasting with the help of the arithmetical increase method?

Correct Answer: C [P 0 + n·X]

Explanation:

In the arithmetical increase method, population grows by a constant amount each decade: Pn = P0 + n.X.

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