1. Saga Dawa Festival is one of the most important festivals of which of the following states?
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Meghalaya
Answer: Sikkim
2. 'Ethnic' group of people, more appropriately, refers to people with a ______
- Same behavior
- Shared culture
- Same genetic identity
- Same nationality
Answer: Shared culture
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3. Kerala has low infant mortality rate because of
- better educational facilities
- adequate provision of basic health
- better employment opportunities
- More than one of the above
Answer: adequate provision of basic health
4. Which of the following is not in the twenty indicators of 'Samjhen Sikhen' program?
- School starts and close on time.
- Full time teacher specifically prescribed for class one.
- Only written assessment of children.
- Sports, Arts and Cultural activities in the last period.
Answer: Full time teacher specifically prescribed for class one.
5. According to the figures of Census 2011,which state has the maximum difference in the male and female literacy
- Rajasthan
- Kerala
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Rajasthan
6. What is the main reason behind the faster population growth in India
- Low Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate
- High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate
- Faster Birth Rate and Faster Mortality Rate
- High Birth Rate and High Mortality Rate
Answer: High Birth Rate and Low Mortality Rate
7. India's biggest tribal group is
- Bhil
- Gond
- Santhal
- Tharu
Answer: Bhil
8. There is no Scheduled Tribe population in
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
Answer: Punjab
9. Which Indian state has the highest Christian population, as per 2001 survey?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Jharkhand
- Kerala
Answer: Kerala
10. Which state has the highest Buddhist population in India?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Maharashtra
Answer: Maharashtra
11. According to the Census of India 2011 which one of the following Union Territories had the
highest sex ratio?
- Chandigarh
- Puducherry
- Lakshdweep
- None of the above
Answer: Puducherry
12. Which of the following areas is the original habitat of the 'Toda tribe'?
- Jaunsar Hills
- Garo Hills
- Nilgiri Hills
- Jaintia Hills
Answer: Nilgiri Hills
13. Which of the following can not be drawn from the Population Pyramid of a country?
- Dependancy ratio
- Population Growth Rate
- Gender distribution within population
- Total population size
Answer: Total population size
14. The Density of population in India is defined as
- Number of persons in an area of one mile square
- Number of persons in an area of one lakh mile square
- Number of persons inan area of one lakh km square
- Number of persons in an area of one km square
Answer: Number of persons in an area of one km square
15. In which state, female literacy rate is the highest?
- Kerala
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- West Bengal
Answer: Kerala
16. Which of the following is among the ‘pull factors of migration’?
- Security of life
- Unemployment
- Poor living condition
- Unpleasant climate
Answer: Unemployment
17. According to the Census of India 2011 which one of the following Union Territories had the
highest sex ratio?
- Chandigarh
- Puducherry
- Lakshdweep
- Daman and Diu
Answer: Puducherry
18. In India,the state with highest density of population is
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Haryana
Answer: Bihar
19. The 'Todas' are one of the major tribes found in
- Sikkim
- Assam
- Nilgiris
- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: Nilgiris
20. Which state has the highest percentage of Sikhs in India?
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Punjab
Answer: Punjab
21. Which state has the highest percentage of Hindus in India?
- Chandigarh
- Chhattisgarh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
22. Which period is referred to as the ‘period of stationary phase’ of growth of India’s
population?
- 1921-1951
- 1981-2001
- 1901-1921
- More than one of the above
Answer: 1901-1921
23. Which of the following areas is the original habitat of the 'Toda tribe'?
- Jaunsar Hills
- Garo Hills
- Nilgiri Hills
- Jaintia Hills
Answer: Nilgiri Hills
24. Which of the following can not be drawn from the Population Pyramid of a country?
- Dependancy ratio
- Population Growth Rate
- Gender distribution within population
- Total population size
Answer: Total population size
25. What is the Stage in the population cycle in which India is classified on the basic of its demographic characteristics?
- Early expanding stage
- High stationary stage
- Late expanding stage
- Declinning Stage
Answer: Late expanding stage
26. Among the following States, ________ has the lowest birth rate in India.
- Kerala
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- West Bengal
Answer: Kerala
27. Which of the following is an important determinant of population change?
- Migration
- Human development report
- Net attendance ratio
- Life expectancy
Answer: Migration
28. Which state has the highest percentage of Muslims in India?
- Assam
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Kerala
- Lakshadweep
Answer: Lakshadweep
29. Which is the state with highest population of Scheduled Tribe in India?
- Gujarat
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Orissa
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
30. Which of the following is correct regarding the death rate and the birth rate at the time of
independence?
- High birth rate and high death rate
- Low birth rate and low death rate
- Low birth rate and high death rate
- More than one of the above
Answer: High birth rate and high death rate
