Bihar Special GK PYQ 413 of 603 · Population & Urbanisation

What is the ratio of rural-urban population in Bihar?

  1. A40 : 60
  2. B20 : 80
  3. C50 : 50
  4. D80 : 20

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (d) 80 : 20

Explanation

According to the 1991 Census, the total population of undivided Bihar was about 8.637 crore, out of which the rural population was about 7.502 crore and the urban population about 1.135 crore. Thus, 13.14% of the total population lived in towns/cities. Therefore, the nearest answer is 80 : 20. On the basis of final Census 2011 figures, 88.7% of Bihar’s population is rural and 11.3% is urban.

Practise this questionAll 603 Bihar Special GK PYQs