IBPS PO General Awareness: Indian Economy and Demography questions with solutions

Q1. As per the 2011 Census, what was the child sex ratio (0–6 years) in India?

1. 927
2. 923
3. 921
4. 919

Answer: 927

The child sex ratio is the number of girls per 1000 boys in the 0–6 age group. As per the 2011 Census of India, this value was 927.

Q2. Read the passage and identify which of the following statements is incorrect based on the passage. (I) India's population growth rate has been consistently increasing over the past six decades. (II) The slowest population growth rate in 60 years was recorded in the 2001–2011 period. (III) The passage suggests that the declining fertility rate is beneficial for long-term economic growth.

1. Only I and II
2. Only II and III
3. Only I and III
4. Only III

Answer: Only I and III

The passage says population growth has been declining, so statement I is incorrect. It also presents mixed reactions to declining fertility, not an unqualified benefit for growth, so statement III is incorrect. Statement II is correct because the 2001–2011 period had the slowest growth rate in 60 years.