CBSE Class 10/Overview
Curriculum 2026–27
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India Cluster· Domain Code DEMO

Census, Population & Demographics — General Knowledge & Solved Quizzes

Census, Population & Demographics examines the population structure, demographic dynamics, and human geography of India based on official census data. Core areas of study include the historical evolution of the Indian Census since 1872/1881, population density, growth rates, sex ratio metrics, child sex ratio trends, literacy rates, and rural-urban population distributions. It also explores demographic transition theory, working-age population dynamics, and state-wise demographic rankings. Factual data from the Census of India is an important subject in General Studies and social geography sections of UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, and railway examinations. Master10 breaks demographic tables and population metrics into structured topic units, pairing them with verified practice questions and timed assessments for thorough demographic understanding.

Prescribed Topics & Learning Modules

Census History Methodology
Population Growth Density
Literacy Rates States
Sex Ratio Child Indicators
Urbanisation Demographic Transition

Public Sample Quizzes & Solved Questions

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Question 1History of Indian Census, Registrar General & Census Act
easy

Under which British Viceroy was the first synchronized (complete) decennial Census conducted across India in 1881?

Question 2State & UT Literacy Rates, Gender Literacy Gap
medium

According to the 2011 Census of India, which state recorded the highest literacy rate in the country at 94.00%?

Question 3Most & Least Populous States, Population Density Rankings
hard

Which decade in the history of Indian Census is known as the 'Year of the Great Divide' because it was the only census year to register a negative population growth rate (-0.31%) due to the influenza pandemic and famines?

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