The Census of India 2011 was the 15th National Census conducted in the country since 1872 and the 7th since India’s independence. This monumental exercise aimed to collect vital demographic, social, economic, and cultural data, providing an invaluable snapshot of the nation. Here are 50 important questions related to Census 2011 for examinations, followed by 20 specific questions on UP Census for the ARO/RO Exam 2025.
The insights derived from this census serve as a crucial foundation for policy formulation, administrative planning, and various research endeavors, shedding light on the evolving landscape of India’s population. Understanding its key findings is essential for various competitive examinations, particularly for those focusing on Indian demography, governance, and development. Lets review the Census 2011 Questions for Samiksha Adhilari/ Sahayak Asamiksha Adhikari Exam 2024
50 Important Questions on Census 2011 (General)
- When was the first synchronous census conducted in India?
- 1881
- Who was the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India during Census 2011?
- C. Chandramouli
- What was the total population of India as per Census 2011?
- 1,210,854,977 (approx. 1.21 billion)
- What was the motto/slogan of Census 2011?
- “Our Census, Our Future”
- Which state recorded the highest population growth rate during 2001-2011?
- Meghalaya
- Which state recorded the lowest population growth rate during 2001-2011?
- Nagaland (negative growth)
- What was the overall sex ratio (females per 1000 males) of India as per Census 2011?
- 943
- Which state had the highest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Kerala (1084)
- Which state had the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Haryana (879)
- What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) of India as per Census 2011?
- 919
- Which state had the highest child sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Mizoram
- Which state had the lowest child sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Haryana
- What was the overall literacy rate of India as per Census 2011?
- 74.04%
- What was the male literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- 82.14%
- What was the female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- 65.46%
- Which state had the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Kerala (94.0%)
- Which state had the lowest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Bihar (61.8%)
- Which state had the highest male literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Kerala
- Which state had the highest female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Kerala
- Which state had the lowest male literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Bihar
- Which state had the lowest female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Rajasthan
- What was the population density of India as per Census 2011?
- 382 persons per sq km
- Which state had the highest population density as per Census 2011?
- Bihar (1106 persons per sq km)
- Which state had the lowest population density as per Census 2011?
- Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons per sq km)
- Which Union Territory had the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Lakshadweep
- Which Union Territory had the lowest literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli
- Which Union Territory had the highest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Puducherry
- Which Union Territory had the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Daman & Diu
- Which Union Territory had the highest population density as per Census 2011?
- Delhi
- Which Union Territory had the lowest population density as per Census 2011?
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- What was the total urban population of India as per Census 2011?
- 377 million (approx. 31.16% of total population)
- What was the total rural population of India as per Census 2011?
- 833 million (approx. 68.84% of total population)
- Which state had the highest urban population as a percentage of its total population?
- Goa
- Which state had the lowest urban population as a percentage of its total population?
- Himachal Pradesh
- What was the total number of districts in India as per Census 2011?
- 640
- Which state recorded the highest decadal growth rate in urban population during 2001-2011?
- Kerala
- Which state recorded the highest Scheduled Caste (SC) population as per Census 2011?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Which state recorded the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) population as per Census 2011?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Which state has no Scheduled Caste population as per Census 2011?
- Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh (and Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands)
- Which state has no Scheduled Tribe population as per Census 2011?
- Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Puducherry
- What was the total number of towns in India as per Census 2011?
- 7,935
- What was the total number of villages in India as per Census 2011?
- 6,40,930
- Which religious community had the highest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Christians
- Which religious community had the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Sikhs
- Which religious community showed the highest decadal growth rate during 2001-2011?
- Muslims
- Which religious community showed the lowest decadal growth rate during 2001-2011?
- Sikhs
- What percentage of India’s population was aged 0-6 years as per Census 2011?
- 13.6%
- Which district in India had the highest population as per Census 2011?
- Thane (Maharashtra, now Palghar also separated)
- Which district in India had the lowest population as per Census 2011?
- Dibang Valley (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Which city in India had the highest population as per Census 2011?
- Mumbai
20 Special Questions on Uttar Pradesh Census 2011 for ARO/RO Exam 2025
- What was the total population of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 199,812,341 (approx. 19.98 crore)
- What was Uttar Pradesh’s share in India’s total population as per Census 2011?
- 16.51%
- What was the population density of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 829 persons per sq km
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the highest population as per Census 2011?
- Prayagraj (Allahabad)
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the lowest population as per Census 2011?
- Mahoba
- What was the sex ratio of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 912
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the highest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Jaunpur (1024)
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the lowest sex ratio as per Census 2011?
- Gautam Buddh Nagar (851)
- What was the child sex ratio (0-6 years) of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 902
- What was the overall literacy rate of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 67.68%
- What was the male literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 77.28%
- What was the female literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
- 57.18%
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the highest overall literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Gautam Buddh Nagar (80.12%)
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the lowest overall literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Shravasti (34.74%)
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the highest female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Kanpur Nagar
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh had the lowest female literacy rate as per Census 2011?
- Shravasti
- What percentage of Uttar Pradesh’s population lives in urban areas as per Census 2011?
- 22.27%
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest Scheduled Caste (SC) population (in numbers) as per Census 2011?
- Sitapur
- Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (in numbers) as per Census 2011?
- Sonbhadra
- What was the decadal population growth rate of Uttar Pradesh during 2001-2011?
- 20.23%
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