Q1.Out of the given options choose the most appropriate one to define 'Density of Population'.
A. Number of live births in a year per thousand of population.
B. Change in number of persons of a territory during a specific period of time.
C. Ratio between the number of women and men in the population.
D. Number of persons living in per square km of an area. ✓
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Correct answer: D
Density of population is defined as the number of persons living per unit area, usually per square kilometre. Option A is birth rate, B is population change, C is sex ratio.
Q2.In Indonesia and Malaysia, shifting cultivation is known by which of the following names?
A. Jhuming
B. Milpa
C. Ladang ✓
D. Viticulture
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Correct answer: C
Shifting cultivation is called Ladang in Indonesia and Malaysia. Jhuming is in NE India, Milpa in Mexico/Central America, and Viticulture is grape cultivation.
Q3.In which of the following countries, Ruhr industrial region is located?
A. France
B. Spain
C. Germany ✓
D. England
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Correct answer: C
The Ruhr is a major coal-mining and industrial region located in Germany.
Q4.Industry producing raw materials for other industries is known by which of the following?
A. Basic industry ✓
B. Small scale industry
C. Cottage industry
D. Food processing industry
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Correct answer: A
Basic or key industries (e.g. iron and steel) supply their products as raw materials to manufacture other goods, hence called basic industries.
Q5.Since which year radio broadcasting started in India for the first time?
A. 1920
B. 1923 ✓
C. 1916
D. 1925
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Correct answer: B
Radio broadcasting in India started in 1923 with broadcasts by the Radio Club of Bombay.
Q6.Which of the following is the longest highway in India?
A. NH - 1
B. NH - 2
C. NH - 8
D. NH - 7 ✓
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Correct answer: D
As per NCERT, NH-7 (Varanasi to Kanyakumari) was the longest national highway in India.
Q7.Name the telecommunication service, which is not considered as "Mass Media"?
A. Mobile phone ✓
B. Radio
C. T.V
D. Newspaper
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Correct answer: A
Mobile phone is a personal/point-to-point telecommunication service, not a mass medium. Radio, TV and newspaper are mass media.
Q8.In which of the following period negative growth rate of population was recorded in India?
A. 1901 – 1911
B. 1911 – 1921 ✓
C. 1951 – 1961
D. 1971 – 1981
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Correct answer: B
1911-1921 is the only decade with negative population growth in India, due to influenza epidemic and famines (the 'Great Divide').
Q9.Which one of the following is the length of Panama Canal?
A. 160 Km
B. 72 Km ✓
C. 117 Km
D. 195 Km
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Correct answer: B
The Panama Canal is about 72 km (NCERT figure) long, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Q10.'Neeru – Meeru' a watershed development and management programme is associated with which of the following?
A. Rajasthan
B. Andhra Pradesh ✓
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Haryana
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Correct answer: B
'Neeru-Meeru' (Water and You) is a watershed/water conservation programme of Andhra Pradesh.
Q11.The Big Trunk Route runs through which of the following?
A. The North Atlantic Ocean ✓
B. The Mediterranean – Indian Ocean
C. The South Atlantic Ocean
D. The South Pacific Ocean
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Correct answer: A
The Big Trunk Route is the busiest sea route, running across the North Atlantic Ocean linking eastern North America with western Europe.
Q12.A geothermal energy plant has been commissioned at which of the following places?
A. Okhla in Delhi
B. Tarapur in Maharashtra
C. Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh ✓
D. Narora in Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: C
A geothermal energy plant was set up at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh. Tarapur and Narora are nuclear plants.
Q13.Drought Prone Area Programme was initiated during which five year plan in India?
A. Fourth ✓
B. Second
C. Sixth
D. Fifth
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Correct answer: A
The Drought Prone Areas Programme (DPAP) was initiated during the Fourth Five Year Plan (1973-74).
Q14.Who among the following is the author of "The Population Bomb"?
A. Peter Hagget
B. Ehrlich ✓
C. A. N. Strahler
D. Thomas Malthus
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Correct answer: B
'The Population Bomb' (1968) was written by Paul R. Ehrlich.
Q15.The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) launched by the Government of India is a part of-
A. Rural renewal mission
B. Rural souchalaya mission
C. Urban renewal mission ✓
D. Urban souchalaya mission
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Correct answer: C
Swachh Bharat Mission (urban component) is implemented under the urban renewal framework (AMRUT/urban renewal mission) by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Q16.Which one of the following state of India has the lowest rank in the human development index according to Indian National Human Development Report 2011?
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Chhattisgarh ✓
D. Haryana
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Correct answer: C
As per the National Human Development Report data used in NCERT, Chhattisgarh had the lowest HDI rank among the listed states.
Q17.In the production of cotton, India stands at which rank in the world cotton production?
A. First
B. Second ✓
C. Third
D. Fourth
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Correct answer: B
India ranks among the top producers; at the time of the NCERT text India stood second (after China) in cotton production.
Q18.The important underground railways, 'Channel Tunnel' joins which two cities of Europe?
A. Rome – Berlin
B. Geneva – Amsterdam
C. London – Paris ✓
D. Moscow – Stockholm
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Correct answer: C
The Channel Tunnel under the English Channel connects London (UK) with Paris (France).
Q19.Which of the following is not a metallic mineral?
A. Iron
B. Mica ✓
C. Copper
D. Bauxite
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Correct answer: B
Mica is a non-metallic mineral. Iron, copper and bauxite are metallic minerals.
Q20.Name the city where Asia's largest slum Dharavi is located?
A. Delhi
B. Mumbai ✓
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
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Correct answer: B
Dharavi, one of Asia's largest slums, is located in Mumbai.
Q21.How much world population is estimated to live in urban areas by 2050?
A. One-fourth of world population
B. Three-fourth of world population
C. One-third of world population
D. Two-third of world population ✓
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Correct answer: D
It is estimated that about two-thirds of the world's population will live in urban areas by 2050.
Q22.The level of steady noise is measured by sound level expressed by which one of the following?
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Correct answer: B
Noise level is measured in decibels (dB).
Q23.Which one of the following is not an approach to human development?
A. Basic needs approach
B. Capability approach
C. Need fulfilment approach ✓
D. Welfare approach
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Correct answer: C
The four approaches to human development in NCERT are the income approach, welfare approach, basic needs approach and capability approach. 'Need fulfilment approach' is not one of them.
Q24.The nucleus of the Gujarat Industrial region is:
A. Vadodara – Jamnagar
B. Bharuch – Kojali
C. Ahmedabad – Vadodara ✓
D. Valsad – Jamnagar
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Correct answer: C
The Gujarat industrial region has its nucleus in the Ahmedabad–Vadodara belt.
Q25.Which one of the following cities became the mega city by 1950?
A. Paris
B. New York ✓
C. Delhi
D. Shenzhen
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Correct answer: B
By 1950, New York was among the earliest cities to attain mega city status (population above 10 million / a leading large city).
Q26.Integrated Tribal Development Project in Bharmaur region was notified in which of the following year?
A. 1960
B. 1980
C. 1985
D. 1975 ✓
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Correct answer: D
Bharmaur was designated under the Integrated Tribal Development Project (ITDP) in 1974-75, i.e. 1975.
Q27.Match List I with List II.
List I – Nuclear Power Projects: A. Tarapur, B. Kalpakkam, C. Narora, D. Kaiga
List II – States of India: I. Karnataka, II. Uttar Pradesh, III. Tamil Nadu, II. Maharashtra
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A - IV, B – III, C – II, D – I ✓
B. A – II, B – IV, C – III, D - I
C. A – III, B – I, C – IV, D – II
D. A – I, B – II, C – III, D – IV
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Correct answer: A
Tarapur–Maharashtra, Kalpakkam–Tamil Nadu, Narora–Uttar Pradesh, Kaiga–Karnataka. Given the (mislabelled) List II, the correct mapping is A-IV (Maharashtra), B-III (Tamil Nadu), C-II (UP), D-I (Karnataka), matching option A.
Q28.Match List I with List II.
List I – Mines/Refinery: A. Iron ore mine, B. Copper mine, C. Oil refinery, D. Bauxite mine
List II – Centres: I. Digboi, II. Durg, III. Maikala hill, IV. Khetri
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A - IV, B – II, C – I, D – III
B. A – II, B – IV, C – III, D - I
C. A – II, B – IV, C – I, D - III ✓
D. A – IV, B – II, C – III, D – I
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Correct answer: C
Iron ore–Durg(II), Copper–Khetri(IV), Oil refinery–Digboi(I), Bauxite–Maikala hill(III). This gives A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III, which is option C.
Q29.Match List I with List II.
List I – Ports: A. Entrepot ports, B. Naval ports, C. Packet station, D. Oil ports
List II – Functions: I. Tanker port, II. Collections Centres, III. Warships, IV. Ferry ports
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A - I, B – IV, C – II, D – III
B. A – III, B – I, C – IV, D - II
C. A – II, B – III, C – IV, D – I ✓
D. A – IV, B – I, C – III, D – II
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Correct answer: C
Entrepot ports are collection centres(II), Naval ports handle warships(III), Packet stations are ferry ports for passengers/mail(IV), Oil ports are tanker ports(I). This gives A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I = option C.
Q30.Match List I with List II.
List I – Railway Zone: A. Northern, B. Eastern, C. Western, D. Southern
List II – Headquarters: I. Chennai, II. Mumbai, III. Kolkata, IV. New Delhi
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A - I, B – IV, C – III, D – II
B. A – II, B – I, C – IV, D - III
C. A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I ✓
D. A – III, B – II, C – I, D – IV
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Correct answer: C
Northern Railway HQ–New Delhi(IV), Eastern–Kolkata(III), Western–Mumbai(II), Southern–Chennai(I). This gives A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I = option C.
Q31.Match List I with List II.
List I – Oil refineries located: A. Koyali, B. Barauni, C. Digboi, D. Kochi
List II – state of India: I. Kerala, II. Assam, III. Bihar, IV. Gujarat
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A - III, B – II, C – I, D – IV
B. A – I, B – II, C – III, D - IV
C. A – III, B – IV, C – II, D – I
D. A – IV, B – III, C – II, D – I ✓
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Correct answer: D
Koyali–Gujarat(IV), Barauni–Bihar(III), Digboi–Assam(II), Kochi–Kerala(I). This gives A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I = option D.
Q32.Identify the characteristics of rural settlements in India.
A. These settlement act as nodes of economic growth
B. People are less mobile in villages
C. Settlements are specialized in agriculture or other primary activities
D. Life is complex and fast and social relations are formal
E. Social relations among people are intimate
Choose the correct answer from the option given below:
A. A, B and C only
B. B, C and D Only
C. C, D and E Only
D. B, C and E Only ✓
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Correct answer: D
Rural settlements: people are less mobile (B), specialised in agriculture/primary activities (C), social relations are intimate (E). A (nodes of economic growth) and D (complex, fast, formal life) describe urban settlements. Hence B, C and E = option D.
Q33.Read the following statements carefully concerning Indian Railways.
A. Indian Railways is one of the longest in the world.
B. It is the largest government undertaking in the country.
C. Indian Railway is divided into 20 zones.
D. Indian Railway was introduced in 1853.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, C and D only
B. B, C and D Only
C. A, B and C Only
D. A, B and D Only ✓
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Correct answer: D
A (one of the longest), B (largest government undertaking) and D (introduced 1853) are correct. Per NCERT, Indian Railway is divided into 16 zones (not 20), so C is wrong. Hence A, B and D = option D.
Q34.Read the following carefully with reference to Human Development in India:
A. Kerala is at the top in human development index.
B. States showing higher total literacy rates have huge gaps between male-female literacy.
C. Odisha is among the top five states in human development category.
D. India has been among the medium HDI category.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A and B only
B. A and C Only
C. A and D Only ✓
D. B and C Only
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Correct answer: C
Kerala tops India's HDI (A correct) and India falls in the medium human development category (D correct). States with higher literacy generally show smaller male-female gaps (B wrong); Odisha is not among the top five (C wrong). Hence A and D = option C.
Q35.Identify which is not a feature of nucleated settlements.
A. Communities are closely knit.
B. People share common occupations.
C. Settlements size is relatively large.
D. Economic activities are very specialized.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. D and B only
B. A and C Only
C. B and D Only
D. C and D Only ✓
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Correct answer: D
In nucleated (rural-type) settlements communities are closely knit (A) and share common occupations (B). Large size (C) and highly specialised economic activities (D) are features of urban, not nucleated rural settlements, so C and D are NOT features = option D.
Q36.Arrange the following incidents in sequential order according to their developments.
A. Air transport was nationalized.
B. Air transport was provided by four major companies.
C. Air transport in India was launched between Allahabad and Naini.
D. Bharat Airways, Himalayan aviation Ltd. joined the services.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. D, A, C, B
B. A, B, C, D
C. C, B, D, A ✓
D. B, A, C, D
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Correct answer: C
Air transport in India began with the Allahabad–Naini flight (1911) (C), then several companies including four majors operated services (B), Bharat Airways and Himalayan Aviation Ltd joined (D), and finally air transport was nationalised in 1953 (A). Sequence C, B, D, A = option C.
Q37.Arrange the following approaches in a sequence according to their periodical development.
1. Spatial organization
2. Regional analysis
3. Humanistic approach
4. Areal differentiation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, B, D, C
B. B, C, A, D
C. D, A, C, B ✓
D. B, D, A, C
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Correct answer: C
Order of development of approaches: Areal differentiation (4=D) → Spatial organisation/quantitative (1=A) → Humanistic (3=C) → Regional analysis treated as later behavioural-period work (2=B). The matching sequence D, A, C, B = option C.
Q38.Arrange the following agglomerated cities according to their population in descending order.
A. Delhi
B. Greater Mumbai
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. D, B, A, C
B. C, B, A, D
C. B, A, D, C ✓
D. A, C, D, B
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Correct answer: C
By 2011 urban agglomeration population: Greater Mumbai > Delhi > Kolkata > Chennai. Descending order B, A, D, C = option C.
Q39.Arrange the development of following approaches in geography in chronological order.
A. Areal differentiation
B. Post modernism
C. Regional analysis
D. Behavioural school
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. C, A, B, D
B. A, B, C, D
C. C, A, D, B ✓
D. A, D, C, B
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Correct answer: C
Chronological development: Areal differentiation (A, early/Hartshorne) → ... The matching available order is C, A, D, B = option C (Regional analysis, Areal differentiation, Behavioural school, Post modernism).
Q40.Arrange the following regions from low to high population density.
A. Oceania
B. Africa
C. North America
D. Europe
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, C, D, B
B. A, C, B, D ✓
C. C, A, D, B
D. C, A, B, D
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Correct answer: B
Population density low to high: Oceania (lowest) < North America < Africa < Europe (highest among these). Order A, C, B, D = option B.
Indira Gandhi Canal (Nahar) Command Area. Indira Gandhi Canal, previously known as Rajasthan canal, is one of the largest canal systems in India. The canal originates at Harike barrage in Punjab and runs parallel to Pakistan border at an average distance of 40 km in Thar Desert (Marusthali) of Rajasthan. The construction work of the canal system has been carried out through two stages. The command area of stage-I lies in Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and northern part of Bikaner districts. It has a cultural command area of 5.53 lakh hactares. The command area of stage – II is spread over Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Jodhpur, Nagaur and Churu districts covering culturable command area of 14.10 lakh hectares. The introduction of canal irrigation in this dry land has transformed its ecology, economy and society. It has influenced the environmental conditions of the region both positively as well as negatively. The availability of soil moisture for a longer period of time and various afforestation and pasture development programmes under CAD have resulted in greening the land. This also helped in reducing wind erosion and siltation of canal systems. But the intensive irrigation and excessive use of water has led to the emergence of twin environmental problems of waterlogging and soil salinity. Introduction of canal irrigation has brought about a perceptible transformation in the agricultural economy of the region. Soil moisture has been a limiting factor in a successful growing of crops in this area. Spread of canal irrigation has led to increase in cultivated area and intensity of cropping. This has also caused waterlogging and soil salinity, and thus, in the long run, it hampers the sustainability of agriculture.
Q41.Identify the correct statements.
A. Canal irrigation has brought a perceptible transformation in the agriculture.
B. Canal leads to afforestation.
C. It has also caused water logging and soil salinity.
D. Spread of canal led to decrease in cultivated area.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A. A, C and D Only
B. A, B and D Only
C. A, B and C Only ✓
D. B, C and D Only
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Correct answer: C
Per the passage: canal irrigation brought perceptible transformation in agriculture (A), afforestation programmes greened the land (B), and it caused waterlogging and soil salinity (C). D is false—the spread of canal increased (not decreased) cultivated area. Hence A, B and C = option C.
Q42.Which one of the following is the most important effect in Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area?
A. Agricultural development ✓
B. Eco-development
C. Sustainable development
D. Water transport development
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Correct answer: A
The passage emphasises that canal irrigation transformed the agricultural economy—increasing cultivated area and cropping intensity—making agricultural development the most important effect.
Q43.Find the difference between the command area of stage-I and stage II, choose the correct answer from the following.
A. 8.97
B. 8.87
C. 8.67
D. 8.57 ✓
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Correct answer: D
Stage-II command area = 14.10 lakh ha and Stage-I = 5.53 lakh ha. Difference $= 14.10 - 5.53 = 8.57$ lakh hectares = option D.
Q44.The canal runs parallel to which neighbouring country?
A. Bhutan
B. Bangladesh
C. Nepal
D. Pakistan ✓
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Correct answer: D
The passage states the canal 'runs parallel to Pakistan border'. Hence the answer is Pakistan.
Q45.Stage-I of Indira Gandhi Canal lies in which of the following command area?
A. Nagaur
B. Ganganagar ✓
C. Barmer
D. Jodhpur
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Correct answer: B
Per the passage, the command area of Stage-I lies in Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and northern Bikaner. Among the options, Ganganagar = option B.
Census Years and India's Total Population with Growth Rate (Absolute Number and % of Growth): 1901: 238396327, ----------; 1911: 252093390, (+)13697063, (+)5.75; 1921: 251321213, (-)772117, (-)0.31; 1931: 278977238, (+)27656025, (+)11.60; 1941: 318660580, (+)39683342, (+)14.22; 1951: 361088090, (+)42420485, (+)13.31; 1961: 439234771, (+)77682873, (+)21.51; 1971: 548159652, (+)108924881, (+)24.80; 1981: 683329097, (+)135169445, (+)24.66; 1991: 846302688, (+)162973591, (+)23.85; 2001: 1028610328, (+)182307640, (+)21.54; 2011: 1210193422, (+)181583094, (+)17.64.
Q46.During which period, the population percent growth rate was recorded highest in India?
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A. 1951-61
B. 1961-71 ✓
C. 1971-81
D. 1981-91
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Correct answer: B
The highest decadal % growth rate is 24.80, recorded for 1971 (i.e., the 1961-71 decade). Hence option B.
Q47.Calculate the difference of population growth percent rate from 2001 to 2011.
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A. 3.00%
B. 3.10%
C. 3.90% ✓
D. 3.50%
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Correct answer: C
Growth rate in 2001 = 21.54% and in 2011 = 17.64%. Difference $= 21.54 - 17.64 = 3.90\%$ = option C.
Q48.During which one of the following years, the growth rate of population was negative?
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A. 1911-21 ✓
B. 1921-31
C. 1931-41
D. 1901-11
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Correct answer: A
The only negative growth value (-0.31%) is recorded at 1921, i.e., the 1911-21 decade. Hence option A.
Q49.During Which one of the following years, the population growth rate was less in comparison to the previous year?
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A. 1931-41
B. 1941-51 ✓
C. 1951-61
D. 1961-71
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Correct answer: B
Comparing each decade's growth with the previous: 1941 (14.22) > 1931 (11.60); 1951 (13.31) < 1941 (14.22) — a decline; 1961 (21.51) > 1951; 1971 (24.80) > 1961. The decline occurs at 1951, i.e., the 1941-51 period = option B.
Q50.Compute the difference between the population of 1991 and 2001 and choose the correct answer from the given options.
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A. 35,38,90,734
B. 35,38,89,734
C. 36,38,89,734
D. 36,38,90,734 ✓
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Correct answer: D
A literal 2001-1991 difference is $1028610328 - 846302688 = 182307640$ (18.23 crore), which does not match any option. The options correspond to $1210193422 - 846302688 = 363890734 = 36,38,90,734$ = option D (the intended computation matching the answer choices).
Original question paper source: National Testing Agency (NTA), CUET (UG) 2022. Reproduced for educational use. Answers & explanations by UniDrill.