Read the following statements given below: a. The 2011 census shows marginal increase in population growth rate since 2001 in India. b. The absolute increase in urban population exceeded the absolute increase in rural population in India. c. The sex ratio has decreased in 2011 census from 2001. d. The literacy rate has improved in 2011 census since 2001. Select the correct answer from the given options:
b and d are true
Between 2001 and 2011, India’s decadal population growth rate fell from about 21.5% to 17.7%, so a is false. Urban population increased by about 91 million, slightly more than the rural increase of about 90 million, so b is true. The overall sex ratio rose from 933 to 943 females per 1,000 males, making c false. Literacy improved, making d true. Therefore b and d are correct.
Important Questions from Indian Economic and Human Geography
Which of the following Indian states has the greatest number of sugar mills?
India possesses an expansive and continuously growing road network, vital for its economic and social development. When considering the cumulative length of national highways, state highways, and other categories of roads, India's road system is surpassed in total length by only one other country globally. What is India's rank in the world in terms of its total road network length?
In India, oil wells are found in:
Which of the following is a non-Conventional source of energy?
Identify an example of a conventional source of energy-
