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Q174. Which one of the following statements is true according to 1991 Census data?

Which one of the following statements is true according to 1991 Census data?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2000 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India

Concept & Option Breakdown

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According to the 1991 Census:

  • West Bengal had the highest population density among major states (767 persons/km²), not UP.
  • Kerala had the highest female-to-male sex ratio (1,036 females per 1,000 males), not Himachal Pradesh.
  • Bihar had the lowest literacy rate in India at approximately 38.48% (total literacy).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kerala consistently holds the highest sex ratio, and West Bengal/Bihar had the highest population density, while Bihar consistently recorded the lowest literacy rate in late 20th-century censuses.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2000 (Q174)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2000 Q174

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2000 GS Paper I Question 174 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2000 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (D): "Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2000 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography 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 Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Kerala consistently holds the highest sex ratio, and West Bengal/Bihar had the highest population density, while Bihar consistently recorded the lowest literacy rate in late 20thcentury censuses.

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