Population of India & States - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, UPSC

The approximate population of India is 1.4 billion as of the latest available data. This makes India one of the most populous countries in the world.

• India has experienced rapid population growth over the past few decades.
• This growth poses challenges in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

The state with the highest population density in India is Bihar, with 1102 people per square kilometer.The Union Territory with the highest population density is Delhi.

Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density in India, with 17 people per square kilometer.

The total fertility rate (TFR) is the average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime if she were to experience the current age-specific fertility rates throughout her childbearing years.

Bihar has the highest Total Fertility Rate (TFR) among all states in India. TFR is an important indicator of population growth and demographic trends.

India's population growth rate is currently declining gradually. The decline is attributed to various factors such as increasing literacy, awareness, and family planning initiatives.

The age group 15-24 years constitutes the 'youth bulge' in India's population. This demographic segment has a significant impact on various socio-economic aspects of the country.

The replacement level fertility rate is 2.1. It is the average number of children per woman required to maintain the population size at its current level, assuming mortality rates remain constant.

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in India is conducted under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It provides crucial data on various aspects of population and health.

Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India, indicating a higher number of females per 1000 males in the state.

A population pyramid is a graphical representation of the age and sex structure of a population. It helps to understand the distribution of various age groups and the balance between males and females in a population.

Kerala has the highest population of senior citizens (60 years and above) among all states in India. It is often referred to as an aging population.

The demographic dividend refers to a period when a country's working-age population (15-64 years) is larger than the dependent population (0-14 years and 65 years and above), leading to potential economic growth.

Assam has the highest Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) among all states in India. IMR is the number of deaths per 1,000 live births of children under one year of age.

Demography is the scientific study of human populations, including their size, structure, distribution, and other characteristics such as birth rates, death rates, migration, and age structure.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India in terms of area but has a relatively low population density, making it one of the least populous states.

India's first Census was conducted in the year 1872. Since then, it has been conducted every ten years to gather essential demographic data.

The 'Population Control Bill' aims to promote family planning and control population growth by providing incentives for smaller families and raising awareness about family planning methods.

Delhi has the highest net migration rate among all Indian states, indicating a significant influx of people from other states and regions.

Demographic transition refers to the process of moving from high birth rates and high death rates to low birth rates and low death rates, leading to a stable population growth rate over time.