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The increase in number of residents of a country/ state/ region in a particular time period is called _____________.

  1. migration

  2. population increase

  3. density of population

  4. urbanization

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Growth of population refers to the change in the number of inhabitants of a country/territory during a specific period, say during the last ten years. Such a change can be expressed in two ways: in terms of absolute numbers and terms of percentage change per year. 

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What is the major cause for population increase or decrease at a particular place?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Birth rate, death rate and migration

  3. Urbanization

  4. None of the above

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The three main processes of change of population: birth rates, death rates and migration. The natural increase in population is the difference between birth rates and death rates. 

The birth rate is the number of live births per thousand persons in a year. It is a major component of growth because, in India, birth rates have always been higher than death rates. 
The death rate is the number of deaths per thousand persons in a year. The main cause of the rate of growth of the Indian population has been the rapid decline in death rates. 
Migration is the movement of people across regions and territories. Migration can be internal (within the country) or international (between the countries).

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Population density of Rajasthan as per 2011 census is _______________.

  1. 210 person per sq kilometer

  2. 187 person per sq kilometer

  3. 154 person per sq kilometer

  4. 200 person per sq kilometer

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The area of Rajasthan is 342,239 sq. km as per Census 2011. The density of the state was 200 per sq km as per the 2011 Census. It is comparatively lower than the national average, which is 382 per sq km. The density of the state was 165 per sq km as per the 2001 Census.

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In which of the following states you cannot not find Bhil tribals?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Karnataka

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal people of Bhils  are found in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Tripura. They speak Bhil language. It is the largest tribal group of India.

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Which among the following is an Indus Valley civilisation site located in Rajasthan?

  1. Lothal

  2. Kalibanga

  3. Dholavira

  4. Farmana

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalibanga is one of the sites of Indus valley civilisation located in Rajasthan. It is located in Hanumangarh district. Kalibangan as a pre-historic site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian archaeologist. Kalibangan is distinguished by its unique fire altars and ploughed lands of earliest times.

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Which of the following districts of Rajasthan borders with state of Pakistan?

  1. Bikaner

  2. Jaipur

  3. Alwar

  4. Bhilwara

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bikaner is situated in North Western Rajasthan. It borders with Pakistan which is a West neighbouring country of India. It borders with Sindh province of Pakisthan.

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Which of the following tribes were the blacksmiths in the army of Maharana Pratap of Mewar?

  1. Bhils

  2. Meenas

  3. Sahariyas

  4. Gadia Lohars

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Gadia lohars are a nomadic community in Rajasthan. The members of this tribe were the blacksmiths in the army of Maharana Pratap of Mewar. They were very useful to the army as they were involved in making weaponry.

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What is the sex ratio in Rajasthan according to 2011 census?

  1. 955

  2. 928

  3. 935

  4. 987

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sex ratio is the number of females present per 1000 males in an area. Sex ratio of India according 2011 census is 940 females per 1000 males. Sex ratio of Rajasthan is 928 which means there are 928 female present per 1000 males.

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Which among the following is/are the tribes of Rajasthan?

  1. Sansi

  2. Kanjar

  3. Meena

  4. All of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajasthan is a home to numerous tribes of India. Tribal population constitutes about 13.5% of total population of Rajasthan. Bhils and Meenas constitute major tribal population. Sansi, Kanjar, Meenas etc., are the other tribal communities located in Rajasthan.