1. Sex ratio in India as per the census of 2011

(a) 1000 females per 1000 males
(b) 1036 females per 1000 males
(c) 840 females per 1000 males
(d) 940 females per 1000 males

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940 females per 1000 males 

2. In which stage of ‘demographic transition is India at present? [UPSC CAPF 2011]

(a) High birth rate and high death rate
(b) High birth rate and low death rate
(c) High birth rate and falling death rate
(d) Low birth rate and low death rate

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High birth rate and falling death rate 

3. Arrange the following Indian states in descending order of population density as per the Census of India 2011

1. Uttar Pradesh
2. Kerala
3. Bihar
4. Paschim Banga

Select the correct answer using the codes given below. [UPSC CAPF 2011]
(a) 4, 3, 2, 1
(b) 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 2, 3, 4, 1
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2

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Option B 

4. With reference to India, which of the following statements relating to urbanization is/are correct? [UPSC CAPF 2013]

1. It is a manifestation of economic, social and political progress.
2. Rapid growth of urban population puts pressure on public utilities.
3. Urban sprout is encroaching the precious agricultural land.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1 and 2
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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1, 2 and 3 

5. Which one of the following is a pull factor for migration? [UPSC CAPF 2021]

(a) Natural disaster
(b) High wage
(c) Housing shortage
(d) Low income

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High wage 

6. Broadly both birth and death rates are low in which one of the following stages of demographic transition model? [UPSC CAPF 2021]

(a) High stationary stage
(b) Early expanding stage
(c) Late expanding stage
(d) Low stationary stage

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Low stationary stage 

7. Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development : [UPSC CSE 2012]

1. Low birthrate with low death rate
2. High birthrate with high death rate
3. High birthrate with low death rate

Select the correct order of the above stages using the codes given below :

(a) 1, 2, 3
(b) 2, 1, 3
(c) 2, 3, 1
(d) 3, 2, 1

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2, 3, 1 

8. India is regarded as a country with “Demographic Dividend”. This is due to [UPSC CSE 2011]

(a) Its high population in the age group below 15 years
(b) Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years
(c) Its high population in the age group above 65 years
(d) Its high total population

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Its high population in the age group of 15-64 years 

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