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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 1996
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 385Interactive Test Mode
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Q385. As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons per household in respect of the given states follows the sequence (highest first, lowest last)

As per the 1991 Census, the average size of households in terms of number of persons per household in respect of the given states follows the sequence (highest first, lowest last)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1996 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala

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According to the 1991 Census data:

  1. Uttar Pradesh: 6.2 persons per household
  2. Gujarat: 5.5 persons per household
  3. West Bengal: 5.4 persons per household
  4. Kerala: 5.3 persons per household

Among the options, Uttar Pradesh consistently ranked highest due to high fertility and large family structures, while Kerala ranked lowest due to demographic transition and smaller family sizes.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Demographically, northern states like Uttar Pradesh have higher fertility rates and larger joint household sizes, whereas southern states like Kerala have the lowest fertility rates and smallest household sizes.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q385)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q385

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 385 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kerala". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Demographically, northern states like Uttar Pradesh have higher fertility rates and larger joint household sizes, whereas southern states like Kerala have the lowest fertility rates and smallest household sizes.

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