Question

    Consider the following statements: According to Census 2001

    1. The literacy rate increase for males is more than that of the females during last one decade.

    2. Amongst the States and Union Territories, Delhi has the highest population density while Sikkim has the lowest.

    3. The correct sequence of population in descending order of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka is Tamil Nadu-Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan-Karnataka.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    During 1991 2001, literacy rate of males increased by 11.72 percentage points while female literacy rate increased by 14.87. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. In 2001 Census, Delhi had the highest population density while Arunachal Pradesh had the lowest. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect. Correct order of population is Tamil Nadu (62.1 million) - Madhya Pradesh (60.3 million) Rajasthan (56.4 million) - Karnataka (52.7 million). Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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