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The correct answer is 1921.

• India’s population growth was NEGATIVE in 1921.

Key Points

• India recorded a negative growth rate from 1911 to 1921.
• India recorded a negative growth rate of -0.31 per cent which happened only once throughout the demographic history of India.
• The rate of life expectancy at birth was low before 1921 for both males as well as females.
• The major forces for the decline in the population were famines and epidemics.
• Death from famine, plague, and influenza retarded the population growth of the country.
• From 1901 to 1911 there was an increase in population, the population during this time increased by about 158 lakh.
• The growth rate of the country declined between 1911 and 1921.
• Due to the occurrence of influenza in 1918, the mortality rate of the country increased and caused 140 lakh deaths in the country.

The correct answer is 15.

Key Points

• The total number of scheduled tribes in Uttar Pradesh is 15 as per the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.

Additional Information

•  Around 88.8% of the ST population in UP lives in villages.
• The list of STs in UP is-
  • Tharu
  • Bhotia
  • Jaunsari
  • Buksa
  • Raji
  • Gond, Dhuria, Nayak, Ojha, Pathari, Raj Gond (districts- Mehrajganj, Sidharth Nagar, Basti, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Mau, Azamgarh, Jonpur, Balia, Gazipur, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra)
  • Bhuiya, Bhuinya (district-Sonbhadra)
  • Chero (districts-Sonbhadra and Varanasi)
  • Patari (district-Sonbhadra)
  • Agariya (district-Sonbhadra)
  • Pankha, Panika (districts-Sonbhadra and Mirzapur)
  • Baiga (district-Sonbhadra)
  • Parahiya (district-Sonbhadra)
  • Saharya (district-Lalitpur)
  • Kharwar, Khairwar (districts-Deoria, Balia, Ghazipur, Varanasi and Sonbhadra)

The correct answer is 17.

Key Points

• The total number of Nagar Nigam in Uttar Pradesh is 17.

Additional Information

Statistical Data of Uttar Pradesh: (as of 2011)

• As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state with a population of about 199,812,341 people.
• As per the trends and forecast of the population, if UP would be a different country, it will become the world's fifth-most populous nation, next only to China, India, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
• The average population density of Uttar Pradesh is 829 persons per km² i.e. 2,146 per sq mi, as well as Uttar Pradesh, has a population more than that of Pakistan.
• The Capital city of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow and Allahabad serves as the Judicial capital for the State of Uttar Pradesh.
• The literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh has seen an upward trend and is 67.68 percent as per the 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 77.28 percent while female literacy is at 57.18 percent.
• With a sex ratio of 912, Uttar Pradesh has a lower sex ratio as compared to the national figure of 943 women per 1000 men.
• Municipal Corporations of Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Varanasi, Mathura, Firozabad, Shahjahanpur, Ayodhya

The correct answer is 17.

Key Points

• The total number of Nagar Nigam in Uttar Pradesh is 17.

Additional Information

Statistical Data of Uttar Pradesh: (as of 2011)

• As per the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state with a population of about 199,812,341 people.
• As per the trends and forecast of the population, if UP would be a different country, it will become the world's fifth-most populous nation, next only to China, India, the United States of America, and Indonesia.
• The average population density of Uttar Pradesh is 829 persons per km² i.e. 2,146 per sq mi, as well as Uttar Pradesh, has a population more than that of Pakistan.
• The Capital city of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow and Allahabad serves as the Judicial capital for the State of Uttar Pradesh.
• The literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh has seen an upward trend and is 67.68 percent as per the 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 77.28 percent while female literacy is at 57.18 percent.
• With a sex ratio of 912, Uttar Pradesh has a lower sex ratio as compared to the national figure of 943 women per 1000 men.
• Municipal Corporations of Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Varanasi, Mathura, Firozabad, Shahjahanpur, Ayodhya

The correct answer is Only Statement I is correct.

Key Points

Statement I: Census data assists in identifying the specific needs of different demographic groups is true because,

• Census data provides detailed information on population characteristics such as age, gender, occupation, literacy level, income brackets, and housing conditions.
• This information enables policymakers and planners to identify distinct demographic groups such as the elderly, youth, women, and economically disadvantaged sections.
• By understanding these demographics, governments can design targeted welfare schemes like healthcare for the elderly, education initiatives for children, or skill development programs for youth.
• Census data also highlights regional disparities—for instance, areas with higher unemployment or poorer health indicators—which can further guide resource allocation.
• Thus, census data acts as a crucial database to frame policies that are sensitive to the specific needs and priorities of different groups in society.

Statement II: Census data helps exclusively in planning rural development schemes is false because,

• Census data is comprehensive and covers the entire population, including both urban and rural areas, and is not limited to rural development planning.
• It plays a pivotal role in the formulation of policies and schemes for urban planning, public health, education, employment generation, housing, transportation, and welfare programs across rural and urban settings alike.
• Urban development policies such as the construction of metro systems, slum redevelopment, and urban housing projects also heavily rely on census data.
• Thus, to state that census data helps exclusively in rural development is factually incorrect and an undue narrowing of its vast applicability.
• Moreover, several national flagship programs like Smart Cities Mission, AMRUT, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) are also shaped using insights drawn from census data.

Additional Information

• The Census of India is conducted every 10 years and provides the most authentic and detailed demographic, social, and economic data.
• Applications of Census Data: It aids in allocation of Lok Sabha seats, delimitation of constituencies, distribution of government funds, planning welfare schemes, and formulating development programs across sectors.
• Some examples of programs using census data include Midday Meal Scheme (for children based on child population), Janani Suraksha Yojana (for maternal health based on fertility data), and National Urban Livelihoods Mission.
• Recent trends: With technological advancements, census operations are increasingly digitized, and census data is also integrated with GIS mapping for better urban and regional planning.

• Saga Dawa Festival is one of the most important festivals in Sikkim.
• Losoong Festival is celebrated on the occasion of the end of the harvest season and at the end of the tenth month of Tibetan year in the rural Sikkim.
• During this festival, the Chaam dances by the people of Sikkim are performed.

Facts about Sikkim
Sikkim is the northeastern state of India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. The Capital of Sikkim is Gangtok. It was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. Kangchenjunga the highest peak of India and third highest on Earth is in the State of Sikkim. Sikkim became a state of India by the 36th Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975
Rivers	Teesta Rangit
National Park	Khangchendzonga National Parks Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary Singba Rhododendron Sanctuary Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary Varsey Rhododendron Sanctuary
Festivals	Saga Dawa Lhabab Dunchen Losar Festival Phang Lhabsol Bumchu Losoong Tihaar
Famous Personalities	Baichung Bhutia (Indian footballer) Danny Denzongpa (Bollywood Actor)
Mountain Passes	Nathula Pass Jelep La Pass
Lakes	Tsomgo Lake Cholamu Lake
Symbol of Sikkim
State Animal	Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens)
State Bird	Blood Pheasant
State Flower	Nobile Orchid
State Tree	Rhododendron

The correct answer is Migration.

Key Points

• Migration is an important determinant of population change.
• Migration is the movement of people across different states and regions.
• When people migrate within the boundaries of the country, it is called internal migration.
• International migration refers to the migration of people between countries.
• Migration is an important determinant of population change as it not only changes the size of the population but also affects the population composition of urban and rural areas.
• In India, the rural-urban migration has resulted in a steady increase in the percentage of the population in cities and towns.

Key Points

• Presently India is the seventh-largest country in respect of area.
• It comprises an area with a total area of 3,287,469 square kilometers.
• It lies in the north of the equator between 8°04' to 37°06' north latitude and 68°07' to 97°25' east longitude.
• India is part of the continent of Asia.
• Most of India forms a peninsula, which flows into the sea.
• The south-east is bordered by the Bay of Bengal, and the south-west is bordered by the Arabian Sea.
• The Himalayas - the highest mountain range in the world - grow in the north of the country.
• India's terrain varies widely, from the Thar Desert in the west to the forests in the northeast.
• A fertile region called the Gangetic Plain covers most of northern India.
• 23% of the country is forested, making India's forests the 9th largest in the world.
• It borders 7 countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
• The highest point is Kanchenjunga at 8,598 meters. It is the third highest mountain in the world.

The correct answer is Puducherry.

Key Points

• Puducherry has the highest sex ratio of 1037 females to every 1000 males.
• As per the 2011 census, India has 943 females per 1000 males.
• Puducherry:
  • Puducherry, a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state.
  • Pondicherry is synonymous with the Aurobindo Ashram, founded by Sri Aurobindo and Mirra Alfassa in 1926.​

Additional Information

• The top five states/Union territories which have the highest sex ratio are-
  • Kerela (1,084) 
  • Puducherry (1,038),
  • Tamil Nadu (995),
  • Andhra Pradesh (992) and
  • Chhattisgarh (991).
• The five Union territories which have the lowest sex ratio are:
  • Daman & Diu (618),
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli (775),
  • Chandigarh (818),
  • NCT of Delhi (866) and
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands (878).

The Correct Answer is 949, 929.

Key Points

• As per Census 2011, India's population was 121.06 Cr and females constituted 48.5% of it. In 2011, the sex ratio (number of females per 1000 males) at all India levels was 943 and the same for rural and urban areas are 949 and 929 respectively. 
• Major points of the 2011 census are-
  • State with the highest population density - Bihar
  • State with lowest population density - Arunanchal Pradesh
  • State with the highest sex ratio - Kerala
  • State with the lowest sex ratio - Haryana
  • State with the highest literacy rate - Kerala
  • State with the lowest literacy rate - Bihar​

Additional Information

• Census 2011
  • It was the 15th Census of India and the 7th Census of Independent India.
  • Census 2011 Commissioner: C. Chandramouli
  • Slogan: Our Census, Our Future
  • No. of districts: 640
  • No. of towns: 7933
  • No.of villages: 640930
  • The total population of India as per the Census 2011 is 1210.19 million (68.84% rural and 31.16% urban ) of which 623.7 million were males and 586.46 million were females.
  • Sex Ratio: 943 Females/1000
  • Child Sex Ratio: 919( Rural- 923, Urban- 905)
  • The density of Population: 382 Persons/Km2
  • Literacy Rate: 74.04% of the total population( males: 82.14% and females: 65.46%)
  • Population Growth Rate during the decade: 17.7% 

The correct answer is Puducherry.

Key Points

• As per the provisional results of Census 2011, with the sex ratio of 943 females per 1000 males.
• The top five states/Union territories which have the highest sex ratio are-
  • Kerela (1,084) 
  • Puducherry (1,038),
  • Tamil Nadu (995),
  • Andhra Pradesh (992) and
  • Chhattisgarh (991).
• The five Union territories which have the lowest sex ratio are:
  • Daman & Diu (618),
  • Dadra & Nagar Haveli (775),
  • Chandigarh (818),
  • NCT of Delhi (866) and
  • Andaman & Nicobar Islands (878).

The correct answer is Security of life.

Important Points

• Migration is another way by which the population size changes apart from birth and death.
• Migration is an integral part of redistributing population over time and space.
• Migration can be permanent, temporary, or seasonal.
• Migration may take place from rural to rural areas, rural to urban areas, urban to urban areas, and urban to rural areas.
• People migrate from one place to another for a better economic and social life.
• The two sets of factors that influence migration are:
  1. The push factors
  2. The pull factor.

Key Points 

• The Pull factors make the place of destination seem more attractive than the place of origin for reasons such as:
  • Better job opportunities and living conditions.
  • Peace and stability.
  • Security of life and property.
  • Pleasant climate
• The Push factors make the place of origin seem less attractive for reasons such as:
  • Unemployment.
  • Poor living conditions.
  • Political turmoil.
  • Unpleasant climate.
  • Natural disasters.
  • Epidemics and socio-economic backwardness.

The correct answer is 9.38%.

Key Points

• Madhya Pradesh is the second largest State covering an area of 3,08,252 sq. km which is 9.38% of the geographical area of the India.
• Forest land is 94,689 sq. km which is 30% of the total area of Madhya Pradesh.
• In terms of area, Madhya Pradesh has the largest forest cover in the country followed by Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Maharashtra.
• Net sown area is 152.23 lakh hectare, Gross cropped area 221.49 lakh hectare.
• Double cropped area 69.26 lakh hectare, Irrigated area is 71.211 lakh hectare and cropping intensity 139%.
• Madhya Pradesh shared border with Gujarat on the west, on the northwest by Rajasthan, on the northeast by Uttar Pradesh, on the east by Chhattisgarh, and on the south by Maharashtra.
• The State can be divided into four regions, viz the low lying areas in north and north-west of Gwalior, Malwa Plateau, Satpuda and Vindhyan Ranges.  

The correct answer is Working population of 15 to 59 years.

• The demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from shifts in a population’s age structure, mainly when the share of the working-age population is larger than the non-working-age share of the population.
• In this demographic dividend, the age group of 15-59 years are considered.

Additional Information

• India has 62.5% of its population in the age group of 15-59 years.
• It is estimated to peak around 2036 when it will reach approximately 65%.
• The Demographic dividend in India, which started in 2005-06 and will last till 2055-56.