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POPULATION

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Q. 1
Which state has the smallest population in India?
A
Sikkim
B
Nagaland
C
Goa
D
Lakshadweep
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Q. 2
How can population change be expressed?
A
In demographic statistics
B
In GDP and inflation
C
In absolute numbers and percentage change
D
In absolute numbers and GDP
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Q. 3
What are the three processes influencing population change?
A
Births, deaths, migration
B
Births, deaths, poverty
C
Births, education, migration
D
Deaths, immigration, emigration
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Q. 4
How many ‘million plus cities’ were there in India in 2011?
A
100
B
59
C
35
D
53
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Q. 5
What year did India conduct its first census?
A
1872
B
1850
C
1881
D
1900
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Q. 6
What is the focus of the National Population Policy?
A
Economic growth only
B
Individual welfare only
C
People-centred family welfare
D
Population control only
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Q. 7
What does the National Population Policy promote for girls?
A
Increased fertility
B
Equal employment opportunities
C
Early marriage
D
Delayed marriage
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Q. 8
Why is proper nutrition crucial for adolescents?
A
It prevents stunted growth
B
It reduces school dropout rates
C
It helps in maintaining weight
D
It aids in mental health
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Q. 9
What is a significant effect of a large population with a low annual growth rate?
A
Smaller annual increase
B
Large absolute increase
C
More resources
D
Higher quality of life
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Q. 10
What is a "push" factor in migration?
A
Adverse conditions in rural areas
B
Employment opportunities
C
Better living conditions
D
Urban infrastructure
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Q. 11
Which state has the largest area in India?
A
Maharashtra
B
Bihar
C
Rajasthan
D
Uttar Pradesh
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Q. 12
What has been a major cause of the rate of population growth in India?
A
Urbanization
B
High immigration
C
High birth rates
D
Rapid decline in death rates
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Q. 13
What does the natural increase of population refer to?
A
The difference between birth rates and death rates
B
The growth of urban areas
C
The total number of people
D
The rate of migration
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Q. 14
What was the trend in birth rates in India until 1980?
A
Fluctuating
B
Decreasing
C
Increasing
D
Stable
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Q. 15
What does the term "population dynamics" refer to?
A
Distribution of resources
B
Migration patterns
C
Fixed population numbers
D
Changes in population over time
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Q. 16
What approach does the Family Welfare Programme take?
A
Voluntary family planning
B
Mandatory family planning
C
No family planning
D
Family planning with penalties
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Q. 17
What was India's population in 1981?
A
846.4 million
B
1028.7 million
C
683 million
D
683.3 million
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Q. 18
What is the significance of the declining growth rate?
A
It indicates successful birth control efforts
B
It leads to higher mortality
C
It shows population decrease
D
It signifies more resources
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Q. 19
Between which years was the population growth steadily increasing?
A
1951 to 1981
B
1971 to 1981
C
2001 to 2011
D
1981 to 1991
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Q. 20
What percentage of the total area of the world does India cover?
A
10%
B
17%
C
2.4%
D
3.28%
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Q. 21
What is absolute increase?
A
Average population
B
Growth rate per annum
C
Total number of deaths
D
Difference between earlier and later population
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Q. 22
What is migration?
A
Population stabilization
B
Increase in birth rates
C
Movement of people across regions
D
Decrease in death rates
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Q. 23
What was the population of India in 2011?
A
439.2 million
B
1210.6 million
C
1028.7 million
D
846.4 million
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Q. 24
How is the annual growth rate expressed?
A
In percentage per annum
B
In total numbers
C
In population density
D
In absolute numbers
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Q. 25
Which states have a population density below 250 persons per sq km?
A
Kerala and Maharashtra
B
Tamil Nadu and Bihar
C
Rajasthan and Gujarat
D
Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
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Q. 26
What was the total absolute increase from 2001 to 2011?
A
182.32 million
B
181.46 million
C
163.09 million
D
135.17 million
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Q. 27
What do ‘calamities’ and ‘disasters’ derive meaning from?
A
Technological failures
B
Political instability
C
Natural occurrences
D
Human perception
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Q. 28
What does a census provide information about?
A
Geographic boundaries
B
Political affiliations
C
Demographic, social, economic data
D
Historical events
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Q. 29
What does population growth refer to?
A
Decrease in resources
B
Increase in resources
C
Change in number of inhabitants
D
Increase in land area
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Q. 30
Why did the number of people added each decade keep increasing?
A
Declining birth rates
B
The base population is large
C
Growth rates increased
D
Immigration
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Q. 31
How is population growth typically tracked?
A
Through birth certificates
B
Through census data
C
By calculating deaths
D
By estimating resources
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Q. 32
When was the Family Planning Programme initiated in India?
A
1952
B
1975
C
1960
D
1947
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Q. 33
Which country did India overtake in 2023 to become the most populous country?
A
USA
B
China
C
Indonesia
D
Brazil
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Q. 34
When was the first complete census in India held?
A
1951
B
1881
C
1872
D
1901
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Q. 35
What is the primary element in social studies?
A
Human beings
B
Economic indicators
C
Cultural practices
D
Natural resources
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Q. 36
How much of India’s population lives in just five states?
A
About one-third
B
Almost half
C
About one-fourth
D
More than three-quarters
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Q. 37
Which region of India has high to very high population densities?
A
Eastern coastal states
B
Western deserts
C
Himalayan region
D
Northern plains
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Q. 38
What factors contribute to sparse populations in certain states?
A
Education
B
Industrialization
C
Urbanization
D
Rugged terrain and climate
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Q. 39
What is the population of Sikkim according to the 2011 Census?
A
1.5 million
B
0.8 million
C
0.6 million
D
1 million
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Q. 40
What influences population densities in hilly areas?
A
Abundant rainfall
B
Fertile soils
C
Rugged terrain and low rainfall
D
Urban development
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Q. 41
Which two states have populations less than 1 million?
A
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
B
Sikkim and Lakshadweep
C
Goa and Manipur
D
Nagaland and Tripura
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Q. 42
Which of the following states is known for moderate population density?
A
Assam
B
Bihar
C
Haryana
D
Delhi
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Q. 43
Which countries have higher average population densities than India?
A
Bangladesh and Japan
B
India and Nepal
C
Sri Lanka and Maldives
D
Pakistan and China
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Q. 44
How did urban population change from 1951 to 2011?
A
Decreased significantly
B
Increased only slightly
C
Increased from 17.29% to 31.80%
D
Remained constant
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Q. 45
What does a growth rate of 2% per annum signify?
A
Two persons for every 1,000
B
Two persons for every 1000
C
Two persons for every 10,000
D
Two persons for every 100
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Q. 46
What is the main type of migration in India?
A
Urban to rural
B
Rural to urban
C
Intra-city
D
International
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Q. 47
Why do natural events become disasters?
A
They are unavoidable
B
They occur suddenly
C
They affect human populations
D
They happen in remote areas
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Q. 48
What was India's population density in 2011?
A
250 persons per sq km
B
450 persons per sq km
C
382 persons per sq km
D
300 persons per sq km
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Q. 49
What happened to India's birth rates since 1981?
A
They increased dramatically
B
They remained constant
C
They declined rapidly
D
They fluctuated
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Q. 50
What is the birth rate defined as?
A
Live births per thousand persons
B
Births minus deaths
C
Deaths per thousand persons
D
Total population per year
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Q. 51
What age group is generally considered as adolescents?
A
20 to 30 years
B
10 to 19 years
C
15 to 25 years
D
5 to 10 years
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Q. 52
What was India’s population as of March 2011?
A
1,210.6 million
B
1,300 million
C
1,199 million
D
1,250 million
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Q. 53
Which state has the highest population density in India?
A
Bihar
B
Maharashtra
C
West Bengal
D
Uttar Pradesh
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Q. 54
How much did India's population grow in the 1990s?
A
182 million
B
135 million
C
108 million
D
181.46 million
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Q. 55
What is a resource according to the passage?
A
A concept without meaning
B
A piece of rock
C
A natural element
D
A human-made product
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Q. 56
What role does the total base population play in growth?
A
It does not affect growth
B
It makes growth irrelevant
C
It decreases population
D
It magnifies absolute increase
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Q. 57
What percentage of India's population is adolescent?
A
One-fifth
B
One-fourth
C
One-half
D
One-third
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Q. 58
What age does the National Population Policy aim to provide free education up to?
A
16 years
B
12 years
C
18 years
D
14 years
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Q. 59
How often is the Indian Census conducted?
A
Every year
B
Every five years
C
Every fifteen years
D
Every ten years
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Q. 60
What was India’s population in 1951?
A
548 million
B
361 million
C
683 million
D
439 million
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Q. 61
Which state has the highest population in India?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Maharashtra
C
Bihar
D
West Bengal
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Q. 62
What is the population density of Arunachal Pradesh?
A
150 persons per sq km
B
17 persons per sq km
C
100 persons per sq km
D
50 persons per sq km
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Q. 63
What percentage of India’s population does Uttar Pradesh account for?
A
16%
B
20%
C
14%
D
10%
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Q. 64
Which three states of the Northern Plains have high population densities?
A
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab
B
Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh
C
Haryana, Uttarakhand, Assam
D
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
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Q. 65
What type of rainfall affects population distribution?
A
Heavy rainfall
B
Moderate to low rainfall
C
Seasonal rainfall
D
Irregular rainfall
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Q. 66
How can awareness among adolescent girls be improved?
A
Through increased employment opportunities
B
Through social media
C
Through literacy and education
D
Through family support
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Q. 67
What is essential for understanding resources?
A
Climate change effects
B
Economic growth
C
Human population dynamics
D
Technological advancements
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Q. 68
What is a common nutritional issue faced by adolescent girls in India?
A
Overnutrition
B
Obesity
C
Healthy eating habits
D
Malnutrition
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Q. 69
How does the census help in social studies?
A
By enumerating the population
B
By predicting natural disasters
C
By providing historical data
D
By estimating environmental changes
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Q. 70
What is a key goal of the National Population Policy 2000?
A
Increase birth rates
B
Reduce infant mortality rate
C
Promote early marriage
D
Increase population density
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