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Questions Related to population and human resource development

What is the male life expectancy in India as per the latest census 2011?

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  1. 61 years

  2. 63.8 years

  3. 65 years

  4. 58.9 years

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Correct Option: C

As per Census 2011 the male literacy rate in India is ________.

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  1. 74.14%

  2. 82.14%

  3. 65.40%

  4. 68.90%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The literacy rate of India in 2011 is 74.0 per cent.  Literacy rate among females is 65.5 per cent whereas the literacy rate among  males is 82.14 percent

 ________ has the lowest literacy rate.

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  1. Kerala

  2. Bihar

  3. Lakshadweep

  4. Arunachal Pradesh

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bihar is the least literate state in India, with a literacy of 63.82%

As per census 2011 the overall sex ratio in India is  _________.

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  1. 940

  2. 1084

  3. 775

  4. 618

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females /1000 males. As per census 2011 India has the literacy of 74.04 and sex ratio at the 940females/1000 males.

_________ is the least populated state as per Census 2011.

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  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Lakshadweep

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

As per consensus of India 2011, the population of India is 1,210,193,422. According to the numbers, Lakshadweep  is least populous  with 64,473 people of which male and female are 33,123 and 31,350 respectively.

National population policy aims at reduction of infant mortality rate(IMR) to _______.

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  1. 30 per 1000 live birth

  2. 20 per live birth

  3. 45 per live birth

  4. 10 per live birth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National population policy aims at reduction of infant mortality rate  to below 30 per 1000 live births. Reduce maternal mortality ratio to below 100 per 100,000 live births. Achieve universal Immunization of children against all vaccine preventable diseases.

The science which deals with study of population is called ________.

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  1. malthus theory

  2. demography

  3. democracy

  4. population explosion

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Demography is the statistical study of populations, especially human beings. Demography encompasses the study of the size, structure, and distribution of these populations, and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, ageing, and death.

National Population Policy 2000 aims at stabilization of population by ______.

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  1. 2020

  2. 2045

  3. 2022

  4. 2035

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Population Policy 2000 released on Feb. 15  aims to bring the total fertility rate (TFR) to replacement level by 2010 and to achieve a stable population by 2045, at a level consistent with sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.

 ________ propounded the theory of demographic transition.

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  1. W.S. Thompson and F.W. Notestein.

  2. Malthus

  3. Adam Smith

  4. Robbins

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The theory of demographic transition or of population stages or of population cycle has many versions. It has been propounded by W.S. Thomson and F.W. Notestein. They explain the theory in three stages.

Quick Mail Service was introduced in India in ________.

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  1. 1975

  2. 1964

  3. 1972

  4. 1950

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Quick Mail service is converted to speed post nowadays. We  have to personally take the letter and hand over in the office. They charge some extra charge than normal post and give us a receipt. It is supposed to reach the destination faster. Quick Mail Service was introduced in India in 1975.