Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census 2001?
- (a)Kerala
- (b)Madhya Pradesh
- (c)Uttar Pradesh
- (d)West Bengal
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Official answer(d) West Bengal
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With reference to ‘Changpa’ community of India, consider the following statements : 1. They live mainly in the State of Uttarakhand. 2. They rear the Pashmina goats that yield a fine wool. 3. They are kept in the category of Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 and 3 only
- (c)3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(b) 2 and 3 only
India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to
- (a)Its high population in the age group below 15 years
- (b)Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
- (c)Its high population in the age group above 65 years
- (d)Its high total population
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Official answer(b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades?
- (a)Asia
- (b)Europe
- (c)Latin America and Caribbean
- (d)North America
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Official answer(a) Asia
Consider the following statements : 1. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the density of the population of India has increased more than three times. 2. Between Census 1951 and Census 2001, the annual growth rate (exponential) of the population of India has doubled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- (a)1 only
- (b)2 only
- (c)Both 1 and 2
- (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density ?
- (a)India
- (b)Nepal
- (c)Pakistan
- (d)Sri Lanka
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Official answer(a) India
In which one of the following places is the Shompen tribe found ?
- (a)Nilgiri Hills
- (b)Nicobar Islands
- (c)Spiti Valley
- (d)Lakshadweep Islands
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Official answer(b) Nicobar Islands