Question

Consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

According to Census 2011:

• The population of India has increased by more than 181 million during the decade 2001-2011.
• Percentage growth in 2001-2011 is 17.64; males 17.19 and females 18.12.
• 2001-2011 is the first decade (with the exception of 1911-1921) which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade.

Overall sex ratio at the national level has increased by 7 points to reach 940 at Census 2011 as against 933 in Census 2001.

The child sex ratio (0-6 years) has shown a decline from 927 females per thousand males in 2001 to 919 females per thousand males in 2011.