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Population Distribution in the Rural Areas of India

Description: Test your knowledge about the distribution of population in rural areas of India.
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What is the approximate percentage of India's population residing in rural areas?

  1. 65%

  2. 70%

  3. 75%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 2011 census, approximately 65% of India's population lived in rural areas.

Which state in India has the highest percentage of rural population?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the highest percentage of rural population in India, with over 80% of its population living in rural areas.

What is the main occupation of people living in rural areas of India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the primary occupation of people living in rural areas of India, with over 60% of the rural population engaged in farming and related activities.

Which factor has significantly contributed to the migration of people from rural to urban areas in India?

  1. Lack of employment opportunities

  2. Better education facilities

  3. Improved healthcare services

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the factors mentioned have contributed to the migration of people from rural to urban areas in India.

What is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas?

  1. Urbanization

  2. Migration

  3. Industrialization

  4. Modernization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Urbanization is the term used to describe the movement of people from rural to urban areas.

Which region in India has the lowest percentage of rural population?

  1. North India

  2. South India

  3. East India

  4. West India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

South India has the lowest percentage of rural population in India, with less than 50% of its population living in rural areas.

What is the average population density in rural areas of India?

  1. 100 persons per sq. km

  2. 200 persons per sq. km

  3. 300 persons per sq. km

  4. 400 persons per sq. km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The average population density in rural areas of India is approximately 200 persons per square kilometer.

Which state in India has the highest population density in rural areas?

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. West Bengal

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bihar has the highest population density in rural areas among all states in India.

What is the main challenge faced by people living in rural areas of India?

  1. Lack of access to education

  2. Lack of access to healthcare

  3. Lack of employment opportunities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

People living in rural areas of India face multiple challenges, including lack of access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.

Which government scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to people in rural areas of India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)

  2. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)

  3. National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned schemes aim to provide employment opportunities to people in rural areas of India.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?

  1. To provide all-weather roads in rural areas

  2. To improve rural infrastructure

  3. To promote rural development

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana aims to provide all-weather roads in rural areas, improve rural infrastructure, and promote rural development.

Which state in India has the highest percentage of scheduled caste population in rural areas?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest percentage of scheduled caste population in rural areas among all states in India.

What is the main factor responsible for the high population density in rural areas of India?

  1. Fertile soil

  2. Favorable climate

  3. Availability of water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the mentioned factors contribute to the high population density in rural areas of India.

Which state in India has the lowest percentage of scheduled tribe population in rural areas?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh

  2. Nagaland

  3. Mizoram

  4. Meghalaya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mizoram has the lowest percentage of scheduled tribe population in rural areas among all states in India.

What is the main challenge faced by the government in providing basic amenities to rural areas of India?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. Lack of funds

  3. Lack of manpower

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government faces multiple challenges in providing basic amenities to rural areas of India, including lack of infrastructure, funds, and manpower.

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