The theory of Demographic Transition is not universally valid in the case of India because
A. Population statistics in India are not reliable
B. Prevalence of female illiteracy more in certain states
C. Some states are far ahead of other in achieving norms
D. The sex ratio varies from state to state
Answer: Option C
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For the purpose of census 2011, which one of the following was taken as being literate?
A. A person aged 10 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language
B. A person aged 9 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language
C. A person aged 5 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in language
D. A person aged 7 years and above, who can both read and write with understanding in any language
A. Decreasing
B. Increasing
C. Constant
D. None of these
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A. Homogeneity of the population is a characteristic of a city
B. Social changes occur more rapidly in the cities than in the towns and village
C. The planning of cities is a modern innovation
D. Most of the major cities of India are located on the coast or on navigable rivers
Which of the following states has lowest level of literacy?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Paradesh
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