Which of these South Indian states had the lowest sex ratio as per the census 2011?
Karnataka
Sex Ratio in South Indian States (2011 Census)
The sex ratio is a crucial demographic indicator that measures the number of females per 1000 males in a given population. The Census of India is the primary source for this data at the national, state, and district levels. The question asks about the sex ratio in South Indian states based on the 2011 census.
Understanding the 2011 Census Data
According to the Census 2011, the sex ratios for the mentioned South Indian states were as follows:
| State | Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males) |
|---|---|
| Kerala | 1084 |
| Tamil Nadu | 996 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 993 |
| Karnataka | 973 |
Comparing Sex Ratios
Let's compare the sex ratios from the table:
- Kerala has the highest sex ratio (1084), indicating more females than males.
- Tamil Nadu has a sex ratio of 996.
- Andhra Pradesh has a sex ratio of 993.
- Karnataka has the lowest sex ratio among the given options at 973.
Based on the 2011 census data for these specific South Indian states, Karnataka recorded the lowest sex ratio.
Important Questions from Indian Economic and Human Geography
Deendayal Port was earlier known as:
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List-I
(Railway zone)
List-II
(Headquarters)
A.
East Central
1.
Gorakhpur
B.
North Eastern
2.
Jaipur
C.
Northeast Frontier
3.
Hajipur
D.
North Western
4.
Maligaon
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1. India has one of the longest navigable inland water networks in the world.
2. Inland waterways presently help in transporting about 25 percent of the total cargo movement.
3. About 111 inland waterways have been declared as National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1. Physiological density can be computed by dividing the total population by the net cultivable area.
2. Agricultural density can be computed by dividing the total agricultural population by the net cultivable area.
3. Population density can be computed by dividing the total population by the total area.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
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1. Maharashtra State has the maximum share of national highways (length in kilometres).
2. The nature of terrain and the level of economic development is one of the reasons for the maximum share of national highways in Maharashtra.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
