General Awareness · Geography
Indian Socio-Economic Indicators
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Indian socio-economic indicators cover vital statistics like literacy rates, forest cover, agricultural dependency, and population growth. These quantitative facts are crucial for general awareness and state-level exams. Test your knowledge of demographic and economic data here.
Census and population dataForest and land coverBanking service penetrationAgricultural dependency
Indian Socio-Economic Indicators Questions
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55 - 76 %
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34 - 60 %
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56 - 75 %
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30 - 64 %
D
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TRAI data shows India's teledensity at end-2008 was approximately 33%, which falls within the 30-64% range. Option D is the only range containing the correct value.
B
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NGM India likely does not have exactly 50% men in their team. Most organizations, especially in India's tech/business sector, do not have an exactly 50-50 gender ratio. Without specific current data, the statement is statistically unlikely to be precisely true.
B
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This question asks about Bangalore's green cover percentage. However, green cover statistics vary by source and year, and without a specific reference year or official source, the accuracy of the 40% figure cannot be definitively verified from current information.
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80.5 %
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97.25%
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92.75
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53.75
A
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Approximately 60% of Mumbai's population lives in slums, making it one of the cities with the largest slum populations globally. This statistic is well-documented in census reports and urban studies.
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2.13 %
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2.43 %
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1.21 %
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4.21 %
A
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According to the 2011 Census of India, 2.13% of the total population lives with some form of disability. This figure was derived from comprehensive data collection across all states and union territories. The other options (2.43%, 1.21%, 4.21%) don't match the official census data.
C
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Demographers estimate that approximately 0.1% (or about 6-7% in decimal terms) of all humans who have ever lived are currently alive. This is because human population has grown exponentially, and the vast majority of humans who ever lived lived in earlier centuries with much smaller populations. Current population represents a tiny fraction of cumulative human history.
C
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Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world, consistently above 95% due to Buddhist cultural traditions, land scarcity, and legal requirements. The 98% figure is well-documented and reflects Japan's actual funeral practices. Lower options like 5%, 11%, or 26% contradict Japan's long-standing cremation culture.
C
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Zakat, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, requires Muslims to donate 2.5% of their accumulated wealth (savings, gold, investments, etc.) annually to those in need. This calculation applies to wealth held for a full lunar year.
A
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Historical data from W3Techs and similar sources showed English dominating web content in the early 2000s. The 86% figure likely refers to that era (early 2000s). Today, English content has dropped significantly due to growth in Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and other languages. Among the options, A (86%) is the only plausible historical statistic, making it the intended answer despite being outdated.
B
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India occupies approximately 2.4% of the world's total land area, making 2.5% the closest correct option. India's land area is about 3.287 million square kilometers out of approximately 149 million square kilometers of total land area globally.
B
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Kanyakumari district has achieved near-complete literacy at 99%, making it one of India's most educated districts. The 0.99 figure represents this exceptional achievement. This high literacy rate is a result of sustained educational investment and social development in the region.
A
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The question asks about the success rate of Dr. Rajkumar's movies. The claimed answer is 95%. However, this statistic is not verifiable without a specific source or context, and success rates can be calculated in different ways (box office, critical reception, awards). The question lacks clarity on how success rate is defined.
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79% 1%
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79% 2%
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78% 3%
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70% 30%
A
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About 71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, and only about 1% is readily available freshwater for human use (most is saltwater or ice). Option A (79%, 1%) is approximately correct for available freshwater. This tests environmental science knowledge.