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Census UPPSC 2003 GS-I
Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Kerala has a very high density of population.
Reason (R): Literacy rate is very high in Kerala.

Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A”.
Kerala's density of population as per 2011 census is 860 persons per sq. km. Kerala has the highest effective literacy rate of 94 per cent among Indian states as per 2011 census.

While high literacy rate can contribute to factors such as better healthcare, awareness of family planning, and socio-economic development which could indirectly influence population density, it's not a direct and straightforward explanation for high population density alone.

Similar Questions:

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  2. B) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar
  3. C) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal
  4. D) Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar
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  1. A) Diamonds
  2. B) Iron ore
  3. C) Mica
  4. D) Tungsten
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  3. C) leather
  4. D) nylon
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  2. B) 1961-71
  3. C) 1971-81
  4. D) 1981-91
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  2. B) detecting objects by reflection of sound waves
  3. C) determining the position of objects by radio waves
  4. D) following rain clouds
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1. It is the most populous State of India.
2. It has 16.5% of India's Population over less than 7.3% area of the country.
3. Its decadal population growth rate is lower than the national average.
4. Its literacy rate is higher than the national average.

Code:
  1. A) 1 and 2
  2. B) 2 and 3
  3. C) 2 and 4
  4. D) 3 and 4
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  2. B) Delhi
  3. C) Mizoram
  4. D) Lakshadweep
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  2. B) Indian Council Act of 1861
  3. C) IndianCouncil Act of 1892
  4. D) Indian Council Act of 1909
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  2. B) The year 1921 is the urban divide in the demographic history of India.
  3. C) Mumbai is the most populous metropolis of India.
  4. D) There are only 5 million cities in Uttar Pradesh.
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1. Presence of calcium sulphate makes water hard and unfit for use.
2. Diamond is harder than copper and iron.
3. The main component of air is oxygen.
4. Nitrogen is used in the preparation of vegetable ghee.

Code:
  1. A) 1 and 2
  2. B) 3 and 4
  3. C) 1 and 3
  4. D) 2 and 4
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  2. B) Indian Express
  3. C) Pioneer
  4. D) Times of India
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