SSC CGL (Prelims) 2011 — solved question paper

Q1. As per the Census of India 2011, the increase in literacy rates for males and females, respectively, compared to the 2001 Census was:

1. 3.88% and 13.79%
2. 5.88% and 12.79%
3. 6.88% and 11.79%
4. 4.88% and 10.79%

Answer: 6.88% and 11.79%

According to Census 2011, male literacy increased by 6.88 percentage points and female literacy increased by 11.79 percentage points compared to 2001. These are the standard census figures used in GK questions.

Q2. Which Indian state has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Punjab

Answer: Kerala

As per Census 2011, Kerala had the highest literacy rate among Indian states. It has long been known for leading India in literacy and other human development indicators.

Q3. Maharashtra accounted for approximately what percent of India’s total population in 2011?

1. 6%
2. 8%
3. 9%
4. 12%

Answer: 9%

According to Census 2011, Maharashtra’s population was about 112.4 million out of India’s total population of about 1.21 billion, which is roughly 9%. Therefore, 9% is the closest correct option.

Q4. According to Census 2011, which state recorded the highest sex ratio?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Andhra Pradesh

Answer: Kerala

According to Census 2011, Kerala recorded the highest sex ratio among Indian states. Kerala has historically had better social indicators, including a higher female population ratio.

Q5. Which of these statements is/are correct regarding the Census of India, 2011? 1. Muslims outnumber all other minorities in India, but they do not form a majority in any of the Indian states. 2. Christian population is distributed mostly in urban areas of India. 3. Jains have a major concentration in the urban areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, while Buddhists are concentrated mostly in Maharashtra.

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1 and 2 only

Answer: 3 only

Statement 3 is correct because Jains are concentrated in urban areas of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra, and Buddhists are largely concentrated in Maharashtra. Statement 1 is incorrect because Muslims do form a majority in Jammu and Kashmir (as per 2011 context), and statement 2 is not a standard accurate description of Christian distribution.

Q6. What is the proportion of the juvenile population (0–14 years) in India, as per the 2011 Census?

1. 29.33% of total population
2. 30.76% of total population
3. 27.64% of total population
4. 33.54% of total population

Answer: 30.76% of total population

As per the 2011 Census, the juvenile population (0–14 years) in India was 30.76% of the total population. This is a standard demographic figure used in population studies.

Q7. According to the 2011 Census, which Indian state recorded the highest literacy rate?

1. Kerala
2. Tamil Nadu
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Punjab

Answer: Kerala

According to the 2011 Census, Kerala had the highest literacy rate among Indian states. It has consistently ranked first in literacy due to strong educational and social development indicators.