IBPS PO General Awareness: Geography & Demographics questions with solutions

Q1. Which is the second most spoken language in India as per Census 2011?

1. Hindi
2. Marathi
3. Telugu
4. Bengali

Answer: Bengali

As per Census 2011, Hindi is the most spoken language (52.83%). Bengali is the second most spoken language (~8% or ~97 million speakers), followed by Marathi and Telugu.

Q2. As per Census 2011, what is the literacy rate of males in India?

1. 82.10%
2. 78.90%
3. 80.10%
4. 76.30%

Answer: 82.10%

As per Census 2011, India's overall literacy rate was 74.04%. Male literacy rate was 82.14% and female literacy rate was 65.46%. Source records 82.10%.

Q3. DI table showing year and person matches. Find the person for a specified year.

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

Answer: D

From the given DI table of years and persons, the required year maps to person D.