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Demography — Questions with Solutions

2 solved Demography questions from General Awareness, as asked in SSC CGL and other SSC exams. Read the answer and explanation below, then practise the full set in the practice section.

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Q1. Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option: Assertion (A): Population growth can be measured in absolute numbers and percentage change per year. Reason (R): Measuring growth only in absolute numbers provides detailed insights into population trends over time.

नीचे अभिकथन (A) और कारण (R) दिए गए हैं। सही विकल्प चुनेंः अभिकथन (A): जनसंख्या वृद्धि को निरपेक्ष संख्याओं और प्रति वर्ष प्रतिशत परिवर्तन के रूप में मापा जा सकता है। कारण (R): केवल निरपेक्ष संख्याओं में वृद्धि को मापने से समय के साथ जनसंख्या प्रवृत्तियों की विस्तृत जानकारी मिलती है।

  1. A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. C. A is true, but R is false
  4. D. A is false, but R is true

Solution

Absolute numbers alone do not give rate trends or structural breakdowns, making the Reason false.

Q2. According to Census of India 2011, in rural India, which state has the maximum female workforce participation rate?

  1. A. Arunachal Pradesh
  2. B. Uttar Pradesh
  3. C. Himachal Pradesh
  4. D. Andhra Pradesh

Solution

According to the 2011 Census, Himachal Pradesh recorded one of the highest female workforce participation rates in rural areas among Indian states.