Microtheme: Census —
7 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2009] Consider the following statements :
   1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times.
   2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled.
   Which of the statements given abova is/are correct ?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
2. [2009] Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ?
   • (a) India
   • (b) Nepal
   • (c) Pakistan
   • (d) Sri Lanka
   Correct Answer: (A) India
3. [2008] As per India’s National Population Policy, 2000, by which one of the following years is it our long-term objective to achieve population stabilization?
   • (a) 2025
   • (b) 2035
   • (c) 2045
   • (d) 2055
   Correct Answer: (C) 2045
4. [2008] What is the approximate percentage of persons above 65 years of age in India’s current population?
   • (a) 14-15%
   • (b) 11-12%
   • (c) 8-9%
   • (d) 5-6%
   Correct Answer: (C) 8-9%
5. [2008] Which of the following are among the million-plus cities in India on the basis of data of the Census, 2001?
   • (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
   • (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
   • (c) 1 and 4 only
   • (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
   Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
6. [2008] Amongst the following States, which one has the highest percentage of rural population (on the basis of the Census, 2001)?
   • (a) Himachal Pradesh
   • (b) Bihar
   • (c) Odisha
   • (d) Uttar Pradesh
   Correct Answer: (A) Himachal Pradesh
7. [2008] Among the following, which one has the minimum population on the basis of data of Census of India, 2001?
   • (a) Chandigarh
   • (b) Mizoram
   • (c) Puducherry
   • (d) Sikkim
   Correct Answer: (D) Sikkim