Q51. Which of the following is NOT a demographic trend observed in Rajasthan between the 2001 and 2011 censuses?
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.
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Q52. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the rural and urban child sex ratio in Rajasthan (2011 Census).
Explanation
Data from the 2011 Census shows that the child sex ratio is higher in rural Rajasthan than in urban areas. Specifically, the rural child sex ratio was recorded at eight hundred ninety-two, while the urban ratio was lower at eight hundred seventy-four. This indicates that gender bias and related issues affecting the survival of girl children are currently more pronounced in the state’s urban environments.
Q53. As the current demographic dividend phase eventually passes over the next few decades, Rajasthan will predominantly face the economic and social challenge of:
Explanation
As the current demographic dividend in Rajasthan eventually ends, the age structure will shift. As birth rates continue to fall and life expectancy increases, the proportion of elderly people in the population will grow. This will eventually lead to a higher old-age dependency ratio, creating new challenges for the state’s healthcare system and social security programs aimed at supporting a larger senior population.
Q54. What is the absolute difference between the population density of India and Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
In 2011, the population density of India was recorded at three hundred eighty-two persons per square kilometer. During the same period, Rajasthan’s population density was found to be exactly two hundred. Therefore, the absolute difference between the national and state densities is one hundred eighty-two. This gap reflects Rajasthan’s vast land area, much of which is desert, compared to its total population size.
Q55. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Rajasthan has been continuously declining over the last two decades.
Statement II: Enhanced female literacy, delayed marriages, and family planning awareness have contributed to this decline.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of Rajasthan has been continuously declining over the last two decades.
Statement II: Enhanced female literacy, delayed marriages, and family planning awareness have contributed to this decline.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan has seen a consistent decline in its Total Fertility Rate over the past two decades. This trend is driven by several factors, including better access to female education and increased awareness of family planning methods. Furthermore, as social norms change, the average age of marriage has risen, which naturally contributes to lower fertility levels and helps the state move toward population stabilization goals.
Q56. Identify the correct pair matching the district with its overall literacy rate as per the 2011 Census.
Explanation
The 2011 Census provides accurate literacy figures for major districts. Jaipur recorded an overall literacy rate of seventy-five point five percent. While other districts like Kota and Jhunjhunu have higher rates, specifically seventy-six point six and seventy-four point one percent respectively, Jaipur’s figure is a key indicator of educational progress in the state’s capital. Sikar’s actual literacy rate is also lower than seventy-nine percent.
Q57. Find the odd one out among the following districts based on their overall sex ratio being below 900 in 2011:
Explanation
Several districts in eastern Rajasthan, including Dholpur, Jaisalmer, and Karauli, recorded sex ratios below nine hundred in the 2011 Census. Dholpur had the lowest at eight hundred forty-six. Dungarpur, however, is a notable exception in the state, as its sex ratio was recorded at nine hundred ninety-four, which is significantly higher than nine hundred and the highest in all of Rajasthan.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 51 | (a) A significant increase in the child sex ratio (0-6 years). |
| 52 | (c) The urban child sex ratio is higher than the rural child sex ratio. |
| 53 | (a) An ageing population and a higher old-age dependency ratio. |
| 54 | (b) 182 persons per sq km |
| 55 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 56 | (d) Jaipur - 75.5% |
| 57 | (a) Dungarpur |
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.
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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.