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
- Liberalisation reduced government control over economic activities. What did liberalisation in 1991 primarily aim to eliminate?
- Which sector was given top priority under the Second Five-Year Plan of India (1956-61)?
- Which Indian Prime Minister is closely associated with initiating the 1991 LPG reforms?
- Which union territory has the highest total literacy rate in India?
- All the State Governments except the north-eastern region, imposed ceilings on land holdings in __________.
