This problem is based on ratios and proportions. The key insight is to consider the minimum repeating group size (1 captain + 16 soldiers) and determine how many times this group fits into the total number of people.
In a group of 1292 persons consisting of captains and soldiers is travelling in a train. For every 16 soldiers there is one captain. The number of captains in the group is -
Asked in HAS Prelims 2023 · Topic: India: Population (Population Size, Growth, and Distribution)
More Demography of India questions
- The correct sequence of population density from high to low in the following States of India as per 2011 census is
- From which year was regular and scientific Census started in India?
- According to 2011 Census, the density of population in India was
- Which of the following States recorded the lowest decadal growth rate of population, according to the 2011 census ?
- Which one among the following States of India experienced the highest fall in population growth rate during 2001-2011 in relation to the previous decade?
- Directions : The following 05 (Five) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below : Code : Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. Statement I is true but Statement II is false. Statement I is false but Statement II is true. 55. Statement I: India has wide variation in population density. Statement II: Factors like agricultural productivity and history of settlements have greatly influenced the population density pattern in India.
- According to the Census 2011, the density of population in which one among the following States is the lowest ?
- Consider the following Indian States : 1. Bihar 2. Rajasthan 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Haryana Which one of the following is the correct ascending order of the above States on the basis of percentage of State's population to total population of India (based on census 2011) ?