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Population & Settlement — UPSC Prelims Geography previous year questions

32 solved previous year questions on Population & Settlement, papers from 2002 to 2002, drawn from UPSC CSE Prelims. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #1UPSC CSE Prelims 2002
   Whkh one of the following statements is correct with reference to our solar system?
   • AThe Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system
   • BThe predominant element in the composition of Earth is silicon
   • CThe Sun contains 75 percent of the mass of the solar system
   • DThe diameter of the Sun is 190 times that of the Earth
   Answer: (A) The Earth is the densest of all the planets in our solar system
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct a is correct: The Earth is the densest of all in our solar system. Earth has a mean density which is higher than any other planet in b is incorrect: The predominant element in of Earth is not silicon, but iron. Iron makes of Earth's mass, followed by oxygen (30 and magnesium (13 Option c is incorrect: The Sun contains not 75 about of the mass of the solar system. The is about 330,000 times that of Earth, and it accounts all of the mass in the solar d is incorrect: The diameter of the Sun is not but about 109 times that of the Earth. The is about 864,938 miles (1.392 million km), diameter is about 7,917 miles (12,742 km)

2. #2Practice set
   With reference to Solar System, Consider the following statements: 1. Earth is the densest planet in the solar system. 2. Mars is often referred to as the 'Earth twin' due to its similar size and proximity to the Sun. 3. Jupiter has the maximum number of satellites in the solar system. 4. Venus is often called the 'Red Planet' due to its reddish appearance.How many of the statements given above are
   • AOnly one
   • BOnlv two
   • COnly 13. All four reference to Standard time and Time zones
   • DNone
   Answer: (A) Only one
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct 1 is correct: The densest planet in the is Earth, which has an average density of 5,513 (344 lb/cu fi_). Tht: invst planet in kg/m' (327 lb/cu density is due to its composition and its gravity. made up of mostly heavy elements, such as iron and elements are found in Earth's core, which is Earth's gravity also compresses the material inside making it even 2 is incorrect: Venus is often referred to as twin' due to its similar size and proximity to the Venus has a thick and toxic atmosphere, it the hottest planet in the solar 3 is incorrect: As of June 8, 2023, Saturn has in its orbit, while Jupiter has around 92 moons. range in size from larger than the planet Mercury giant moon Titan - to as small as a sports 4 is incorrect: Mars is often called the due to its reddish appearance, caused by iron oxide on its surface. It is also known for its volcanoes, polar ice cap

3. #3Practice set
   Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding 'Urban Forestry'? 1. It comprises of Street trees and road plantations, parks and Urban agricultural land. 2. The activities under the urban forestry have come under legal framework by the Compensatory Fund Act, 2016.Select the correct answer using the code given below
   • A1 only
   • B2 only
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2
   Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct concept of urban forest was first expressed in 1965 by Jorgenson. It came out as one of the to overcome the challenges of urban retention of the l is correct. According to Food and the concept of urban forestry comprises elements under urban influence such as: Street trees and road plantations Public green areas, such as parks, gardens, cemeteries, Semi-private space, such as green space in residential areas and in industrial or specially designated parks Public and private tree plantations on vacant lots, green belts, woodlands, rangelands, and forests close to urban areas Natural forests under urban influence, such as nature reserves, national parks and forests for eco-tourism. Urban agricultural land, such as orchards, allotments 2 is correct. Urban forestry is a under the provisions of Compensatory Fund and the Rules made there under. The Government has disbur

4. #4Practice set
   Consider the following statements with reference to the Spatial distribution of World population: 1. Climate, soil and minerals affect the distribution of the world population. 2. About 90 per cent of the world population lives in about 10 per cent of its land area. 3. The rate at which the population of countries doubles is almost the same in all the regions of the world.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct l is correct: The Spatial distribution of is affected by following factors: Geographical factors- Availability of water, Landforms, Climate, Soils. Economic Factors- Minerals, Urbanization, Industrialization. Social and Cultural Factors - Religious and Cultural 2 is correct: The term population to the way people are spaced over the earth's 90 per cent of the world population lives in per cent of its land area. The 10 most populous the world contribute about 60 per cent of the Of these IO countries, 6 are located in 3 is incorrect: There is a great variation in doubling their population. Developed more time to double their population as developing countries. Most of the population growth place in the developing world, where population

5. #5Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding the Population Density and the Population Growth:GRAPHY 1. The Population Density is a measure of the concentration of population in a geographic area. 2. Natural Growth of Population is analysed hy as ng the crude birth and death rates. 3. Induced Growth of Population is assessed by inward and outward movement of people from a given area.How many ot the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (C) All three
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct 1 is correct: The Density of population as the number of persons per unit area. It helps a better understanding of the spatial distribution population in relation to land. Population density is of individuals within a species in a 2 and 3 are correct: Growth of population is in the number of people living in a particular two points of time. The Growth rate is expressed Population growth has two components and induced. The natural growth is analysed the crude birth and death rates and the are assessed by the volume of inward movement of people in any given area

6. #6Practice set
   Arrange the following countries in increasing order of their Population Density. 1. India. 2. Singapore. 3. Bangladesh. 4. Maldives.Which of the options given below is correct?
   • A3-4-2-1
   • B4-3-2-1
   • C4-3-1-2
   • D1-3-4-2
   Answer: (D) 1-3-4-2
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct density is the concentration of a species in a specific geographic locale. The Agriculture Organization and World Bank ranked the countries on basis of population densely populated countries in the world are as follows: Monaco - 2 Singapore - 2 Bahrain - 2 Maldives - 2 Malta - 2 Bangladesh - 2 is having a population density of 464/ km

7. #7Practice set
   Consider the following statements regarding urbanisation in India with reference to Census 2011: 1. The decadal growth rate of urbanization has increased continuously since 1950. 2. Tamil Nadu is the most urbanized State in India. 3. None of the states or Union Territories in India has urban population.How many of the statements given above are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (A) Only one
   Explanation

   Option a is the correct l is incorrect. Growth rate of urbanization down from 1981 onwards. Decennial growth rate in 1981 was in in in 2011-31.08. Thus, it has 2 is incorrect. Among States, Goa is the State with 62.2 percent urban 3 is correct. Among all the States and the National Capital Territory of Delhi and territory of Chandigarh are most urbanized with and 97.25 percent urban population by Daman and Diu (75.2 percent) and percent). Thus, there is no state or Union urbanized population

8. #8Practice set
   This Rural Settlement is formed on the basis of forms and shapes, and it extends on both sides of a river where there is a bridge or a ferry. Which of the following Rural settlement is mentioned above?
   • AStar-shaped settlement
   • BT-shaped village settlement
   • CDouble village settlement
   • DLinear village settlement
   Answer: (C) Double village settlement
   Explanation

   Option c is the correct rural settlement's pattern reflects the way the houses in relation to each other. Rural settlements are on a number of criteria: Basis of setting: Plain and plateau villages, coastal villages, forest and desert villages. Basis of functions: Farming and fishermen's villages, lumberjack villages, pastoral APHY Basis of forms/shapes: Linear, rectangular, circular star-like, T-shaped village, double village, cross-shaped village, village is a settlement that extends on both sides river where there is a bridge or a ferry. Important Tips Types of Settlements: Rectangular pattern: These are found in plain areas or wide intermontane valleys. The roads are rectangular and cut each other at right angles. Circular pattern: These villages develop around lakes, and tanks. In a Star-like pattern, several roads get converged. These settlements develop by the houses built along t

9. #9Practice set
   According to the 2011 census, the total literacy rate in the country is 7 Also, the male literacy rate is and the female literacy rate is In this context, a literate is one who is aged seven and above and who has the ability to
   • Ado basic arithmetic calculations
   • Beither read or write with understanding in any language
   • Cdo basic arithmetic calculations and read any language
   • Dboth read and write with understanding in any language
   Answer: (D) both read and write with understanding in any language
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct the purpose of census 2011, a person aged seven who can both read and write with understanding language, is treated as literate. A person, who can but cannot write, is not considered literate. Important Tips Literacy Rate: According to the 2011 census, the total literacy rate in the country is The male literacy rate is and female literacy rate is Kerala remains the top state in literacy ranking in India with 93.91 literacy rate followed by Lakshadweep with and Mizoram with Bihar with a literacy rate of ranks last in the country preceded by Arunachal Pradesh and Rajas than )

10. #10Practice set
    Consider the following pairs of population trends and respective shape of pyramids: 1. Expansive It represents situation pyramid of high fertility and high mortality in an area. 2. Stationary It indicates high pyramid mortality and very low life expectancy levels in an area. 3. Constrictive Exclusively associated pyramid with least developed countries.How many pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct population pyramid is popularly known as "age "age and sex pyramid". It is a graphical representation structure or the distribution of population according age l is correctly matched: Expansive Pyramid: pyramid with broad base and with in the share of population of higher age groups as expansive pyramid. This pyramid of high fertility, high mortality, low higher population growth rates and low old age persons. It indicates expansion of age pyramids are common for mainly in Africa and 2 is incorrectly matched: Stationary pyramid is described stationary when the share remains constant in different age groups period of time. It represents situation of low mortality and high life expectancy. It indicates growth or stable population. The stationary stationary population pyramid displays somewhat ot juvenile and adult age Pair 3 is incorrectly matched: Constrictive Pyra

11. #11Practice set
    Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Conurbation?
    • AIt is a large urban area that resulted from the merging of or iginally separate towns or cities
    • BIt is a group of villages which is generally administered by a single authority
    • CIt is a residential area with substandard housing that is overcrowded, unhealthy and socially undesirable
    • DIt is a type of rural settlement which is fragmented into several units physically separated from each other
    Answer: (A) It is a large urban area that resulted from the merging of or iginally separate towns or cities
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct conurbation is a region comprising a number cities, large towns, and other urban term conurbation means a large area of that resulted from the merging of towns or cities. Conurbations have a and provide market access, and better social services. Greater Chicago and Tokyo are examples of Conurbation

12. #12Practice set
    Consider the statements, in the of poptdation distribution in India: 1. Development of irrigation and availability of mineral and energy resources has resulted in the increase of population in some regions of India. 2. Deltas and Coastal Plains have higher proportion of population than the interior districts in southern Indian States.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct l is correct. In India, development of irrigation like Rajasthan and availability of mineral and in slales like Jharkhand have resulted in concentration of population in areas which very thinly populated. This is also true development of transport network Peninsular 2 is correct. Physical factors also affect of population. Climate, terrain and water largely determines the pattern of the Ilem,e, we observe that the North deltas and Coastal Plains have higher proportion than the interior districts of southern and States, Himalayas and some of the north eastern western states

13. #13Practice set
    With reference to the age-sex pyramid, consider the following statements: 1. The age-sex pyramid which is bell shaped and tapered towards the top indicates a near constant population. 2. The age-sex pyramid with narrow base and a tapered top indicates low birth and death rates.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct 1 is correct. The age-sex pyramid which is and tapered towards the top represents that and death rates are almost equal leading to a 2 is correct. The age-sex pyl'amid that has base and a tapered top shows low birth and Japan The population growth in is usually zero or negative

14. #14Practice set
    With reference to the Distribution of Population according to Census of 2011, arrange the following states in increasing order of Population: 1. Uttar Pradesh 2. Maharashtra 3. Bihar 4. West BengalWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A4-3-2-1
    • B3-4-2-1
    • C4-3-1-2
    • D3-4-1-2
    Answer: (A) 4-3-2-1
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct percentage shares of population of the states and in the country show that Uttar Pradesh has the highest population followed by Maharashtra, Bihar Bengal

15. #15Practice set
    Consider the following statements: 1. The first complete Census was conducted in India 1881. 2. Currently, the Census is conducted by the NITI Aayog. 3. The census of 2021 will be conducted in all the scheduled languages.How many of the above statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct l is correct. The first population Census was conducted in 1872 but its first complete conducted only in 1881. Population data are Census operation held every 10 years in our 2 is incorrect. The responsibility of decennial Census rests with the Office of the and Census Commissioner, India under Home Affairs, Government of 3 is incorrect The Census 2021 will be 18 languages out of the 22 scheduled languages, 2011 was in sixteen of the eighteen declared at that time. It also will introduce a to streamline the process

16. #16Practice set
    The data collected through the census is used for administration. 2. demarcation of Constituencies. 3. allocation of representation to the local bodies. 4. planning and policy-making. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1, 3 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct data collected through the census is used for

17. #17Practice set
    Consider the following statements: 1. Population density is the ratio between the number of people to the size of land. 2. Water, Landforms, climate and soil affect population dislriuulion. 3. Demographic Transition theory helps in predicting the future trend of population of any area.How many of the above statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct l is correct - The ratio between the numbers to the size of the land is the density of is usually measured in persons per sq km. For area of Region X is 100 sq km and the population persons. The density of population is calculated 1,500 person/sq 2 is correct - Various factors that distribution are - Geographical - Availability of water, Landforms, Climate, Soils. Economic - Minerals, Urbanization, 3 is correct - Demographic Transition be used to describe and predict the future trend of any area. It is a qualitative measure predict only the increasing or decreasing trend of but it can not predict the exact numbers

18. #18Practice set
    With reference to the human settlements, the term administrative town refers to?
    • AThese towns are of banking and financial importance
    • BThese urban centres are of great religious importance
    • CThese types of towns house the offices of governments
    • DNone of the above
    Answer: (C) These types of towns house the offices of governments
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct c is correct: National capitals, which house offices of central governments, such Delhi, Canberra, Beijing, Addis Ababa, and London etc. are called administrative (sub-national) towns can also have for example, Victoria (British Columbia), York), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu). GEO Important Tips Trading and. Commercial Towns refers to the Agricultural market towns, such as, Winnipeg and Kansas City; banking and financial centres like Frankfurt and Amsterdam; large inland centres like Manchester and St Louis; and transport nodes such as, Lahore, Baghdad and Agra have been important trading Places of pilgrimage, such as Jerusalem, Mecca, Jagannath Puri and Varanasi etc. are considered cultural towns. These urban centres are of great religious importance. Additional functions which the cities perform are health and recreation (Miami and Punuji), industrial (Pittsburgh min

19. #19Practice set
    Which of the following tribes are mainly found in Arunachal Pradesh? 1. Karbi 2. Abor 3. Lepchas 4. Singpho 5. MishmiSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 and 2 only
    • B2, 3 and 4 only
    • C1, 3 and 5 only
    • D2, 3, 4 and 5 only
    Answer: (D) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct Government of Arunachal Pradesh in its documents in the yearly by the Information and Public Relations cites that is home to 26 major tribes and 110 sub 2, 3, 4, 5 are correct and Option I is incorrect. Karbi Tribe: The Karbi community is the principal indigenous community in the Karbi Anglong district and West Karbi Anglong district of the Indian State of Assam. The districts are administered as per the provisions of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, having autonomy since 17 November 1951. Abor Tribe: The Adi people previously known as "ABOR" its actual meaning is These people are the most populated and native of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. The Adi people reside in subtropical regions and of the cool temperature. The men as well women wear jackets and woolen clothes so as to keep themselves warm. Adi tribe speak a language known as ADI wh

20. #20Practice set
    Which of the following statements regarding Reverse Migration in India is/ are correct? 1. There has been a continuous decrease in the worker population ratio in agriculture during the last five years. 2. Reverse migration may cause a collapse of supply chains by making industrial labour scarce.Select the correct option using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (B) 2 only
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct Migration refers to migration from urban areas areas since the main direction of migration is rural areas to urban l is incorrect: According to the Periodic Survey 2019-20, in the covid wave and post there has been an increase (not decrease) of worker population ratio in agriculture. This has to be indicative of reverse migration agriculture is primarily an activity carried out areas, an increase in people involved in that people are moving from cities to rural an increase in disbursements and enrolment in in the past year is indicative of reverse 2 is correct: Industries in urban areas on supply of cheap labour from rural to cities in search of better opportunities, profitable goods. However, their reverse to villages has left industries in shortage of labour, activity has picked up post lifting of end of covid waves. This shortage of labour of supply which ends

21. #21Practice set
    With reference to birth and death rates in India, consider the following statements: 1. India's birth rate has declined drastically over the last four decades. 2. The decline in death rate in rural area has been higher than urban areas over the last decade.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    • A1 Only
    • B2 Only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct l is correct - Birth rate is a crude measure a population and a crucial determinant of India's rate declined drnstically over four decades from 36.9 in 1971 to 20.0 in 2018. differential has also narrowed. However, rate has continued to be higher in rural areas urban areas in the last four decades. There has been 11 per cent decline in birth rate in the last decade, in 2009 to 20.0 in 2018. The corresponding decline areas is 24.1 to 21.6, and in urban areas, it is 18.3 2 is correct - The death rate of India has significant decline over the last four decades from 14.9 to 6.2 in 2018. The decline has been steeper in In the last decade, death rate at an all-India level from 7.3 to 6.2. The corresponding decline in is 7.8 to 6.7 and in urban areas, 5.8 to 5.1. Important Tips Facts by Registrar General of India: According to the data released by the Registrar General o

22. #22Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to human population: 1. Agricultural density is the ratio between the agricultural population and the total aerable land. 2. Physiological Density is the ratio between total population the total area.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CRoth 1,ind 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (A) 1 only
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct quantitative aspect of the population of an area by population density. It expresses the people residing per unit of area of land for a However, it does not always reveal a true picture for large countries with physiographic Density is a crude measure of human and physiological and the agricultural densities provide insight into the human-land ratio in terms of population on total cultivable 1 is correct. Agricultural density is the only the agricultural population and the land. The agricultural population and agricultural labourers and their Therefore, the agricultural density is expressed of agricultural population per unit of cultivated has proved to be a useful index of man land primarily an agrarian 2 is incorrect. Physiological density refers total population divided by the net cultivated area. is helpful while studying population pressure A higher physiolog

23. #23Practice set
    This term refers to a large area of urban development from the merging of originally separate towns or cities. It also refers to the continuous urban growth along the major transportation line connecting the urban centre. It comprises the main dty with its satellite towns or other towns. The above paragraph refers to which one of the following?
    • AA Metropolis
    • BA Global city
    • CA Conurbation
    • DA Megacity
    Answer: (C) A Conurbation
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct term conurbation was coined by Patrick Geddes and applied to a large area of urban development from the merging of originally separate towns conurbation is made up of two words; con continuous to rapid increase in population and industrial development, the city boundary one urban centre coalesces with another in a continuous process of urbanisation and It is thus that conurbations are is formed due to the agglomeration of a town and or cities. Conurbation comprises the main city with towns or other London, Manchester, Chicago and Tokyo Mumbai Metropolitan Region, it is comprised corporation and 15 municipal councils. Delhi comprises Delhi with the surrounding districts Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. Important Tips Metropolis: A metropolis, from the Greek for 'mother city', is a descriptive term for large cities that are key centers of national and regional socio-ec

24. #24Practice set
    Which of the following parameters are used to identify the various stages of Demographic Transition of a Nation? 1. Predominant sector of the economy of the nation 2. Birth Rates 3. Total Fertility Rate 4. Death Rate 5. Predominant settlement type of society.Select the correct option using the code given below
    • A1, 2 and 3 only
    • B1 and 5 only
    • C2 and 4 only
    • D1, 2, 3, 4 and 'i
    Answer: (C) 2 and 4 only
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Transition theory was put forward in 1945 S. Thompson and F. W. Notestein. The theory shows pattern of demographic change from high rate) and high mortality rates in societies to low and low death rates. It shows how a society a rural agrarian society to urban industrial and l is incorrect: The predominant sector of - primary (agricultural) or secondary tertiary (services) contributing the most to an not related to identification of stages of to population) Transition. It is one of the of this 2 is correct: Birth rate, which is the total live births per l of the population, is a parameter identify the stage of Demographic 3 is incorrect: Total Fertility Rate which is of the age-specific fertility rates for all women, is not used to identify stages of Demographic 4 is correct: Death Rate, which is the number in a year divided by the mid-year population, is paramete

25. #25Practice set
    In context of migration, how do migrants may act as an agent of social change? 1. New hnologies and ideas diffuse from urban to rural areas. 2. Increase in remittances in rural areas. 3. Increase in incidents of anti-social adivities in urban areas. eesSelect the correct answer using the code given below
    • A1 only
    • B2 and 3 only
    • C1 and 3 only
    • D1, 2 and 3
    Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
    Explanation

    Option dis the correct leads to intermixing of people from It has positive contributions such as composite culture and breaking through and widens up the mental outlook. act as agents of social 1 is correct: Due to migration the new ideas new technologies, family planning, girl's education, diffused from urban to rural areas through 2 is correct: A major economic benefit for region is the remittance sent by migrants. It the social parameters like education and health rural areas. So, the increasing remittances in may act as the element of social 3 is correct: Migration has serious such as anonymity, which creates and Sense of dejection among feeling of dejection may motivate people to the trap of anti-social activities like crime and

26. #26Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the Metropolitan Cities: 1. The Census Commission of India defines Metropolitan cities as those Indian cities having a population of more than 10 million. 2. As per the Census of India 2011, a metropolitan city is a continuous urban spread constituting a town and its adjoining ou.lgruwths (OGs).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    • A1 only
    • B2 only
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
    Explanation

    Option d is the correct l is incorrect: The Census Commission qualification for metropolitan city. According to of India metrnpolitan cities are the a population of more than 40 lakhs or 4 million (And not 10 million and above) and a Megadty is having a population of more than 10 million and 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution defines area as an area having a population of 10 l million or more, comprised in one or more districts of two or more Municipalities or Panchayats contiguous areas, specified by the Governor by to be a Metropolitan 2 is incorrect: As per the Census of India Agglomeration (not Metropolitan City) is the continuous urban spread comprising towns and outgrowths (OGs). It even comprises two or adjacent towns formed together with or of such towns

27. #27Practice set
    With reference to minorities in India, which one of the following is the correct descending order of their population size? 1. Muslims 2. Sikhs 3. Christian 4. Jain 5. BuddhistSelect the correct answer using the codes given below
    • A1-3-2-5-4
    • B1-2-3-4-5
    • C1-4-3-2-5
    • D1-2-4-5-3
    Answer: (A) 1-3-2-5-4
    Explanation

    Option a is the correct Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and have been notified as minority communities 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities As per the Census 2011, the percentage of the country is about of the total population of The populations of Muslims are Sikhs Buddhists Jain and (Hence Option a is correct.) Muslims are the largest religious minority in India. They are concentrated in Jammu Kashmir, certain districts of West Bengal and Kerala, many districts of Uttar Pradesh, in and around Delhi and in Lakshadweep. They form the majority in Kashmir valley and Lakshadweep. The Christian population is distributed mostly in rural areas of the country. The main concentration is observed along the Western coast around Goa, Kerala and also in the hill states of Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Chotanagpur area and Hills of Manipur. Sikhs are mostly concentrated in relatively s

28. #28Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the workforce in India: 1. The proportion of the working population in the primary sector is higher than both the secondary and tertiary sector. 2. Male workers out-number female workers in all the three sectors of workforce categories. 3. National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) releases Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for labour force data at frequent time intervals.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct l is correct: The occupational composition population (which actually means engagement of in farming, manufacturing trade, services or of professional activities) shows a large proportion sector workers compared to secondary and About 54.6 per cent of total working population and agricultural labourers, whereas only workers are engaged in household industries and 41.6 are to urban and urban to urban migration accounted for workers including non-household industries, trade, construction and repair and other services. Statement 2 is correct: Under the internal migrants, 2 is correct: As far as the occupation of migration stream was dominated by female male and female population is concerned, male Most of these were migrants related to marriage. Out-number female workers in all the three finding of the 2011 Census published recently showed The number of female worker

29. #29Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to the internal migration pattern in India: 1. People moving from a rural area to an urban area account for over half of the total internal migrants. 2. Under the internal migrants the share of females is higher than males, because of marriage. 3. The share of marginal workers is higher than the share of main workers in internal migration.How many of the statements given above are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (A) Only one
    Explanation

    part of the year are termed as main workers. The major Option a is the correct answer. of the year meant six months (183 days) or more. 1 is incorrect: According to census 2011, People workers are the workers employed for less than 6 months from one rural area to another rural area accounted past year. According to the census 2011, the share of over half of the total internal migrants (and workers in internal migration is more than the people moving from rural to urban area). While rural workers. m Mapping Based

30. #30Practice set
    Consider the following statements with reference to Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector in India: 1. Household and personal care is the major segment of FMCG in India. 2. The urban segment is the largest contributor to the overall revenue generated by the FMCG sector in India. 3. FDI is allowed in multi-brand retail for FMCG sector.How many of the above statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (B) Only two
    Explanation

    Option b is the correct that are classified under the FMCG banner beverages, personal hygiene and household The term "fast moving" stems from the fact products usually have a short shelf life and are nondurable. Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) are the sector in the Indian economy. l is correct. There are three main segments in food and beverages (19 healthcare personal care (remaining 50 Statement 2 is correct. The urban segment is the (accounts for a revenue share of around overall revenue generated by the FMCG sector in in the last few years, the FMCG market has a faster pace in rural India compared with urban and rural segments are growing at a rapid FMCG products account for of the total 3 is incorrect. Government gave approval Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the cash and and in single-brand retail along with FDI in multi-brand retail for FMCG FDI allowed in food processing segm

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    Consider the following statements regarding various trading communities during the medieval period: 1. The communities of seths, bohras and modis were mainly engaged in the long distance trade { } 2. The beoparis and baniks were known to deal in local and retail trade. 3. The Sarafs were known as money changers who issued Bills of Exchange or hundis.How many of the above given statements are correct?
    • AOnly one
    • BOnly two
    • CAll three
    • DNone
    Answer: (C) All three
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct and commerce, which had declined greatly period of the Guptas saw a revival during the Urban centers flourished after a considerable decline. Inland trade increased in the 13th and as a result of this new urbanization. There large number of trading classes and commercial of high standard and integrity during the I is correct: The seths, bohras and modis in long-distance 2 is correct: Beoparis and baniks dealt in retail 3 is correct: The sarafs or shroffs were who issued hundis or Bills of Exchange. In Hundi was a letter of credit that could be paid at a at the designated place. This facilitated the movement of { from one part of the country to another as it made of money over long distances very easy

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    The Calcutta Group of artists came into existence in 1943 as a response to the famine in Bengal. They were engaged in reflecting the crisis of urban society by
    • AHolding street plays
    • BWriting articles and songs
    • CPainting and Sculpting
    • DDancing and singing
    Answer: (C) Painting and Sculpting
    Explanation

    Option c is the correct Calcutta Group of artists came into existence a response to the famine in Bengal that killed people in the countryside and provoked scenes that conscience of the the first time in modern Indian art, artists began that evoked anguish and trauma and reflectea situation. The formal treatment of the paintingk reflect the influence of European modernism. This' artists expressed the need for a visual language that the crisis of urban society. ! The founder members were sculptors Pradosh Dasgup his wife Kamala, painters Gopal Ghosh, Nirode Sen and Subho Tagore. Others like Pran Govardhan Ash and Bansi Chandragupta joined later

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