Census UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Consider the following statements about Uttar Pradesh:

1. Geographical area of UP is about 2,41,000 sq kms.
2. Sex ratio in UP as per 2001 2011 census was 943 females per 1000 males.
3. UP has 18 Revenue Divisions.
4. Literacy percentage in UP as per 2001 2011 census was 63.68%

Select the correct answer from the code given below:
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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 1 and 3 only

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1 and 3 only”.

1) Uttar Pradesh, with a total area of 240,928 square kilometres, is India's fourth-largest state in terms of land area and is roughly of same size as United Kingdom.

2) The sex ratio in Uttar Pradesh is 912, which is below the national average of 943, according to the census 2011.

3) Uttar Pradesh comprises 18 administrative divisions. Within these 18 divisions, there are a total of 75 districts.

4) According to the 2011 population census, the literacy rate in Uttar Pradesh is 67.68 per cent.

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