Competitive Geography MCQ-4

Indian Geography, Physical Geography and Global Geography are important subjects in various All India Competitive Examinations. Different types of questions come from these parts of Geography. It becomes difficult to find detailed explanations of Geography questions that come in various exams at different times in Bengali. Our smallest attempt to overcome this difficulty is Competitive Geography MCQ posts. Each episode will include 10 such questions and their explanations, which will help you immensely in your preparation. This is the Fourth part.

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Competitive Geography MCQ : 4

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31. According to the 2011 census, the growth rate of the population of Hindus was –
[A] 19.8% [B] 16.8%
[C] 22.8% [D] 11.8%
[SSC (GD) Constable (Shift-11)-05.03.2024]

Ans. [B] 16.8%
Knowledge Capsule : According to the 2015 statement of PIB, the population growth rate in the decade 2001-2011 was 17.7%. At the same time, the population growth rate of different religious communities was Hindu: 16.8%; Muslim: 24.6%; Christian: 15.5%; Sikh: 8.4%; Buddhist: 6.1% and Jain: 5.4%.

32. The sex ratio is calculated by calculating the ratio of the number of females per ____________ male.
[A] 200 [C] 100
[B] 1000 [D] 500 Competitive Geography MCQ
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Ans. [B] 1000
Knowledge Capsule : In the 2011 census, the sex ratio in India was 943 females per 1000 males, which indicates the disparity in the number of females compared to males. This sex ratio has important implications for the social and economic development of the country. At that time, Kerala had the highest (1084 females per 1,000 males) sex ratio and Haryana had the lowest (879 females per 1,000 males) sex ratio.

33. The pioneer of Green Revolution in India was –
[A] M. S. Swaminathan [B] M. D. Swami
[C] John Norman [D] Radha Krishnan
[SSC (GD) Constable (Shift-IV)-29.02.2024]

Ans. [A] M. S. Swaminathan
Knowledge Capsule : Indian geneticist Manakambu Sambasivan Swaminathan was the father of Green Revolution in India. In 1965, the Green Revolution in India began with the introduction of high-yielding varieties of wheat, irrigation and fertilizers by Indian agricultural scientist Swaminathan under the leadership of Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, mainly under the patronage of the then Food and Agriculture Minister Chidambaram Subramaniam. He became the Director of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in 1963 and played a key role in the introduction of high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of wheat. He passed away on 28 September 2023.

34. What is the definition of literacy percentage as per the Census of India?
[A] The percentage of people aged seven years and above who can read and write in any language.
[B] Percentage of people with a college degree Competitive Geography MCQ
[C] Percentage of people who can read and write in English
[D] Percentage of people who can do simple arithmetic
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Ans: [A] Percentage of people aged seven years and above who can read and write in any language.
Knowledge Capsule : According to the Census of India, the literacy rate is calculated by dividing the total number of literate persons aged 7 years and above by the total population and then multiplying by 100.

35. Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea. It is formed by the Gulf of Mannar and _________.
[A] Strait of Gibraltar [B] Bering Strait
[C] Palk Strait [D] Malacca Strait
[SSC (GD) Constable (Shift-IV)-01.03.2024]

Ans. [C] Palk Strait
Knowledge Capsule : The Palk Strait is the body of water between the southern part of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the northern part of the island nation of Sri Lanka, which connects the Bay of Bengal to the northeast and the Bay of Bengal to the southwest. This name is named after Sir Robert Palk, the then Governor of the Madras Province of the British East India Company.
Secret Tips: The maximum and minimum widths of the strait are 82 km and 53 km respectively. The Ramayana-famous Ram Setu is located in the section of this strait between Dhanushkodi on Pamban or Rameshwar Island in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and Mannar Island on the northwest coast of Sri Lanka. This bridge is also known as ‘Adam’s Bridge’, Nala Setu, Setu Bandhan etc. Dhanushkodi is the southernmost landmass of India in this section.

36. In how many years is a census conducted in India?
[A] 20 [C] 10
[B] 7 [D] 15 Competitive Geography MCQ
[SSC (GD) Constable (Shift-IV)-01.03.2024)

Ans [C] 10
Knowledge Capsule : The census of India was started in British India in 1872 during the period of Viceroy Lord Meo. Till date, a total of 15 censuses have been conducted. Out of these, 8 censuses have been conducted in British India and 7 in the Indian Republic. The last census was conducted in 2011. The 2021 census has been postponed due to the Covid pandemic, which will start from March 2027.
Secret Tips : The Census of India is conducted in two phases, namely, House and Building Census and Population Enumeration.

37. Which of the following states has the lowest population as per the 2011 census?
[A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Sikkim
[C] Kerala [D] Madhya Pradesh
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Ans [B] Sikkim
Knowledge Capsule : As per the 2011 census, Sikkim had the lowest population as a state, with a population of 6,10,577. In this regard, Uttar Pradesh was at the top with a population of 19,98,12,341 as a state. In terms of population, Delhi was the top Union Territory (1,67,87,941) and Lakshadweep was the lowest (64,473).

38. What was the literacy rate in India at the time of independence in 1947?
[A] 34% [B] 25%
[C] 23% [D] 12%
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Ans. [D] 12% Competitive Geography MCQ
Knowledge Capsule : India’s literacy rate was approximately 12% in 1947, which increased to 74.04% by 2011, i.e. the literacy rate increased by more than 62% during this period.
    Secret Tips : Among the previous censuses, the literacy rate increased the most in the decade 1991 to 2001. While the literacy rate was 52.21% in 1991, the literacy rate increased to 64.83% in 2001, i.e. the literacy rate increased by 12.62% during this decade.

39. According to the 2011 census, which union territory has the highest sex ratio?
[A] Puducherry [B] Dadra and Nagar Haveli
[C] Chandigarh [D] Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Ans. [A] Puducherry
Knowledge Capsule : The sex ratio in India as per the 2011 Census was 943 females per 1000 males, indicating a disparity in the number of females compared to males. As a Union Territory, Puducherry had the highest (1037 females per 1,000 males) sex ratio among the Union Territories and Daman and Diu had the lowest (618 females per 1,000 males) sex ratio among the Union Territories.

40. What was the sex ratio (number of females per thousand males) in India as per the 2011 Census?
[A] 943 [B] 923
[C] 903 [D] 963
[SSC (GD) Constable (Shift-IV)-28.02.2024]

Ans. [A] 943
Knowledge Capsule : The sex ratio in India as per the 2011 Census was 943 females per 1000 males, which indicates the disparity in the number of females compared to males.

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