Question

According to the 2011 census, the population of Tamil Nadu was about__________.
A. 6, 98, 936
B. 7, 21, 38, 958
C. 8, 01, 38, 916
D.8, 18, 38, 913

Answer 1

Hint: ​​Census is the process conveying statistical data regarding the population and housing and their geographical location. In a survey, data are obtained for a sub-part of the population which is called a sample. These data are then utilized to calculate the traits and factors of the whole population.

Complete Answer:
-According to the Census 2011, Tamil Nadu has a population of 7.21 crores of which male and female are 36,137,975 and 36,009,055 respectively.

- The population of Tamil Nadu formed 5.96 percent of India in 2011.

-Hinduism is the majority religion in Tamil Nadu with 87.58 % followers.

- 48.40% people live in urban regions and the urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 48.40 percent.

-The average sex ratio in urban areas of Tamil Nadu is 1000 females per 1000 males.

-The average Literacy rate in Tamil Nadu for urban areas was 87.04 percent in which males were 91.80% literate while female literacy stood at 82.31%. This is evaluated to be the highest in India.

So, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
-The Census is administered by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India under the Census Act, 1948.

-Henry Walter had conducted the first Census of India.

-Census is performed once in every 10 years.