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Census UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

As per 2011 Census, which of the following is most populous state of India ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Uttarpradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Uttarpradesh”.
Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India according to the 2011 Census.

Similar Questions:

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) :

Assertion (A) : The President of India determines the qualifications of the Chairman and Members of the Finance Commission.
Reason (R) : Chairman and members are appointed by the President of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Codes :
  1. A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  3. C) (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Which one of the following statements is correct?
  1. A) There has been continuous decline of sex-ratio since 1901 onwards.
  2. B) Highest sex-ratio is observed during the Census of 1901.
  3. C) Lowest sex-ratio has been recorded during the Census of 2001.
  4. D) Maximum decline in the sex-ratio has been recorded during the decade of 1991 -2001.
About 30 percent of India's area lies in the three States of:
  1. A) Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
  2. B) Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat
  3. C) Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
  4. D) Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
According to census 2001 2011, the second most populous state of the country is:
  1. A) Bihar
  2. B) Bengal
  3. C) Maharashtra
  4. D) Rajasthan
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Text Author
A) Ragamala 1) Somanath
B) Rasa Kaumudi 2) Venkatraman
C) Raga Vobodh 3) Pundrik Vitthal
D) Chaturdandi Prakashika 4) Sri Kantha
  1. A) 3,4,1,2
  2. B) 4,2,1,3
  3. C) 2,3,4,1
  4. D) 1,2,3,4
Consider the facts given below:

1. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
2. Rama Devi was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Codes :
  1. A) Only 1 is correct
  2. B) Only 2 is correct
  3. C) Both 1 and 2 are correct
  4. D) Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
Which one of the following statements is not true for UP as per 2001 2011 census?
  1. A) It is the most populous state of India.
  2. B) It has a density of 829 persons per square km.
  3. C) It's sex ratio is 933.
  4. D) The child sex (0-6) ratio is 902 per thousand.
According to the 2002 2011 Census Report, male female ratio in India is-
  1. A) 1000 : 930
  2. B) 1000 : 934
  3. C) 1000 : 943
  4. D) 1000 : 952
What is the sex-ratio in India as per 2011 Census?
  1. A) 940 female per 1000 male
  2. B) 950 female per 1000 male
  3. C) 960 female per 1000 male
  4. D) None of the above
Fruits stored in a cold chamber exhibit longer storage life because:
  1. A) exposure to sunlight is prevented
  2. B) concentration of carbon dioxide in the environment is increased
  3. C) rate of respiration is decreased
  4. D) there is an increase in humidity
A clove represents to which of the following ?
  1. A) Terminal bud
  2. B) Accessory bud
  3. C) Flower bud
  4. D) Vegetative bud
Which state had the highest population density as per km 19912011 census.
  1. A) Bihar
  2. B) Kerala
  3. C) Uttar Pradesh
  4. D) West Bengal