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MCQ on Indian Geography
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According to the 2011 census, what percentage of India's total population lives in villages?
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C [ 68.8% ]
Explanation: About 68.8% of India's total population resides in villages as per the 2011 census. States like Bihar and Sikkim have a very high percentage of rural population, while Goa and Maharashtra have a lower rural population proportion.
As per the 2011 Census, what is the population density of India?
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B [ 382 persons per sq km ]
Explanation: The density of population in India, as per the 2011 census, is 382 persons per sq km. This shows a significant increase from 117 persons per sq km in 1951.
According to the 2011 census, which is the only state in India where the population has decreased?
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C [ Nagaland ]
Explanation: During the 2001-2011 period, Nagaland was the only state in India where the population registered a decrease. Its decadal growth rate was -0.47%.
Which year is known as the "great divide year" in the context of India's population growth?
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C [ 1921 ]
Explanation: The year 1921 is known as the "great divide year". The period from 1901-1921 is referred to as a period of stagnant growth, even recording a negative growth rate during 1911-1921, due to high birth and death rates.
What percentage of the world's population does India host, according to the sources?
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B [ 17.5% ]
Explanation: India hosts 17.5% of the world's population on just 2.4% of the world's geographical area. This is attributed to factors like fertile alluvial soils and a favorable climate.
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