Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio: RAS Prelims MCQs
57 RAS Prelims MCQs on the population of Rajasthan use the Census of 2011 and earlier censuses. The total population, decadal growth, district rankings, density, literacy, child sex ratio, and the shares of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are asked as numbers, rankings and statements, and the explanations give the exact figures.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
Q41. Consider the following demographic indicators comparing India and Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census: I. Rajasthan’s decadal growth rate (21.3%) is higher than India’s (17.7%). II. Rajasthan’s population density (200) is lower than India’s (382). III. Rajasthan’s overall literacy (66.1%) is lower than India’s (73.0%). IV. Rajasthan’s sex ratio (928) is lower than India’s (943). V. Rajasthan’s child sex ratio (888) is lower than India’s (919). Which of the combinations of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Comparing Rajasthan and India based on 2011 figures reveals distinct demographic variations. Rajasthan exhibits a higher decadal growth rate and lower population density compared to national averages. Furthermore, the state lags in overall literacy and the overall sex ratio, while the child sex ratio remains significantly lower than the nationwide figure, illustrating the diverse developmental challenges present across the state’s various districts.
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Q42. What is the approximate percentage of the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Tribe population makes up approximately thirteen point five percent of Rajasthan’s total population. These communities are primarily concentrated in the southern districts of the state, such as Banswara and Dungarpur. This demographic data is vital for ensuring proper representation and the effective delivery of developmental programs aimed at the socio-economic upliftment of tribal groups.
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Q43. Given below are two statements: Statement I: The working-age population percentage is gradually increasing in Rajasthan. Statement II: This shift naturally reduces the overall demographic dependency ratio. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan is experiencing a shift in its age structure, with a growing percentage of people in the fifteen to sixty-four age bracket. This increase in the working-age population naturally leads to a decrease in the overall dependency ratio, as there are more potential earners relative to children and the elderly. This shift provides a unique opportunity for economic acceleration if managed with proper policies.
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Q44. Identify the correct pair of districts that have a population density exceeding 500 persons per square kilometer in Rajasthan.
Explanation
In the 2011 Census, only two districts in Rajasthan were found to have a population density exceeding five hundred persons per square kilometer. Jaipur recorded the highest density in the state, followed by Bharatpur. These high figures are due to the fertile nature of the land, better water availability, and significant urban and industrial development in the eastern plains compared to the rest.
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Q45. What is the approximate percentage of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, Scheduled Castes are about 17.8 per cent of Rajasthan’s population.
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Q46. Find the odd one out among the following districts, based on their decadal growth rate being below the state average of 21.3 percent:
Explanation
Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu and Pali had growth rates below the State average of 21.3 per cent. Barmer has a high growth rate, above the average, so it is the odd one out.
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Q47. Which pair of districts share the lowest male literacy rate (69.5%) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Pratapgarh and Banswara share the lowest male literacy rate, about 69.5 per cent, in Rajasthan.
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Q48. Given below are two statements: Statement I: Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy. Statement II: The gender gap in literacy is notably wider in rural areas compared to urban areas. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy, so Statement I is true. The gender gap in literacy is wider in rural areas, so Statement II is true as well.
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Q49. The Janani Suraksha Yojana in Rajasthan is a family welfare intervention most appropriately designed to target which of the following?
Explanation
The Janani Suraksha Yojana promotes institutional deliveries so as to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
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Q50. Which two districts of Rajasthan have the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population (approximately 0.3%)?
Explanation
Bikaner and Nagaur have the lowest percentage of Scheduled Tribe population, about 0.3 per cent.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(c) I, II, III, IV, and V
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(b) 13.5 percent
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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(a) Jaipur and Bharatpur
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(a) 17.8 percent
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(c) Barmer
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(d) Pratapgarh and Banswara
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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(b) Promotion of institutional deliveries to reduce mortality rates.
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(d) Bikaner and Nagaur
Key facts from Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio
The population of Rajasthan in the 2011 Census was 6,85,48,437.
The decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 was 21.3 per cent; Ganganagar had the lowest growth rate of any district.
Jaipur had the highest population; the order of the top districts is Jaipur, Jodhpur, Alwar and Nagaur.
Jaisalmer has the lowest density, 17 persons per sq. km.
Scheduled Castes are about 17.8 per cent and Scheduled Tribes about 13.5 per cent of the population; Banswara has the highest ST share.
The child sex ratio is calculated for the age group 0 to 6 years; Pratapgarh and Banswara have the lowest male literacy, about 69.5 per cent.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio?
This page has 57 practice MCQs on Population of Rajasthan: Growth, Density, Literacy and Sex Ratio (Rajasthan Geography). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What was the population of Rajasthan in the 2011 Census?
6,85,48,437 persons. The decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 was 21.3 per cent, and Jaipur was the most populous district, ahead of Jodhpur, Alwar and Nagaur, and the State ranks among the largest by area but lower by density.
Which district has the lowest density of population?
Jaisalmer, with 17 persons per sq. km according to the 2011 Census. It is the largest district by area and has a large desert area, so most of its land is sparsely settled.
For which age group is the child sex ratio calculated?
For children aged 0 to 6 years, expressed as the number of girls per 1,000 boys. It is used in the Census as an indicator of the status of girls.
