SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CHSL - 08 Aug 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

The density of population of India as per the Census of 1951 is _________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 117 per sq km.

  • According to the 1951 Census of India, the population density was 117 people per square kilometer. This figure reflected the post-partition demographic landscape.
  • It provides a baseline for understanding India's population growth over the decades. This density was significantly lower than current figures, highlighting the rapid increase in population over time. It served as a crucial data point for early national planning.