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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.

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Indian Socio-Economic Indicators Questions

Multiple choice the economy of maharashtra economics

What percentage of Maharashtra's population lives in towns and cities?

  1. 25 %

  2. 35 %

  3. 45 %

  4. 65 %
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra is  one of the most urbanised state of India. 45.2 % of Maharashtra's population lives in towns and cities. Among Indian States, Goa is now the most urbanised State with 62.2 percent urban population living in towns and cities. In terms of absolute number of persons living in urban areas, Maharashtra continues to lead with 50.8 million persons which comprises 13.5 percent of the total urban population of the country. 

Multiple choice the economy of maharashtra economics

What is the literacy rate in Maharashtra as per 2011 census?

  1. 70.5 %

  2. 72.3 %

  3. 82.3 %

  4. 92.2 %
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Census, a person aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding in any language, is treated as literate. The literacy rate in India as per the Census of 2011 is 74.04 percent; 82.14 percent for males and 65.46 percent for females. In Maharashtra, the literacy rate is 82.3 percent.

Multiple choice

What percentage of water are human babies (less than 1 year)?

  1. 58%

  2. 81%

  3. 65%

  4. 92%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Human infants have a higher water percentage than adults, typically around 75-80% at birth, which decreases to about 65% by the end of the first year. While 65% is a commonly cited figure for this age group, the other options are either too low or significantly too high.

Multiple choice

How does India compare to the US in literacy rates?

  1. India is the most literate country in the world

  2. One third of Indians are illiterate

  3. They are roughly equal

  4. One third of Americans are illiterate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy rates in India have improved significantly, but historically, a large portion of the population remained illiterate compared to developed nations like the US.

Multiple choice evs every drop counts natural cycles and resources water sources around us natural resources - air, water and land

The total percentage of fresh drinking water on earth is around:

  1. $0.3$%
  2. $10$%
  3. $25$%
  4. $40$%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

On Earth, only 3% of water is fresh water. Most of the water is in the form of ice caps, glaciers and groundwater, while all lakes, rivers and swamps combined only for a very small part that is 0.3% of the earth's total freshwater reserves.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

According to the National Sample Survey of 2004-05, the percentage of OBCs in the population of India is ________.

  1. 25

  2. 41

  3. 56

  4. 65
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

OBC stands for Other Backward Caste. The National Sample Survey of 2004-05 indicates that the OBCs formed 41% of the population. (The Survey by NSSO in 2004-05 put the OBC population in the country at 40.94%)

Multiple choice bio-chemistry carbohydrate metabolism diabetes mellitus lifestyle diseases coordination in human beings- chemical control non-infectious diseases

Percentage of world population suffering from diabetes is

  1. 48%

  2. 24%

  3. 4%

  4. 1%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. 
  • Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications.
  • The number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Hence, Percentage of world population suffering from diabetes is 4%.
So, the correct answer is '4%'.