Examine the following pairs pertaining to Telangana demography as per 2011 Census and Socio Economic Outlook- 2018 of Government of Telangana:

A. Literacy rate in 2011 in Telangana - 66.54%

B. Decadal growth rate during 2001- 2011 in Telangana - 15.57%

C. Urban population to total population in 2011 in Telangana-  40.88%

D. Sex ratio of population in 2011 in Telangana - 988

E. Density of population in 2011 in Telangana - 342.

Choose the incorrect pairs:

Key Points

• The decadal growth rate during 2001-2011 in Telangana was indeed 13.58% and not 15.57%, making pair B incorrect.
• The urban population to total population in 2011 in Telangana was 38.88% and not 40.88%, making pair C incorrect.
• The density of population in 2011 in Telangana was 312 people per square kilometer and not 342, making pair E incorrect.
• Therefore, pairs B, C, and E are the incorrect pairs.

Additional Information

• Literacy Rate: The literacy rate refers to the percentage of people who can read and write in a given population. According to the 2011 Census, Telangana had a literacy rate of 66.54%.
• Decadal Growth Rate: This is the percentage increase in a region's population during a decade. The correct decadal growth rate for Telangana during 2001-2011 was 13.58%.
• Urban Population: This refers to the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to the total population. In Telangana, this was 38.88% as per the 2011 Census.
• Sex Ratio: The sex ratio is the number of females per 1000 males in a population. Telangana had a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males in 2011.
• Population Density: This is the number of people living per square kilometer. Telangana had a population density of 312 people per square kilometer in 2011.