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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 population of karnataka geography

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The percentage of population above 60 years of age in Karnataka is ___________

  1. 5.5%

  2. 4.5%

  3. 6%

  4. 6.5%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Based on demographic data for Karnataka, the percentage of the population aged 60 years and above is approximately 5.5%.

Multiple choice population of karnataka geography

In Karnataka _________ of population lives in rural areas.

  1. 38.6%

  2. 45.5%

  3. 58%

  4. 61.33%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In Karnataka $61.33$% of population lives in rural areas.
Of the 6.10 crore persons enumerated in the State, 3.74 crore reside in the rural areas and 2.36 crore in urban areas. In terms of percentage, 61.33 per cent are rural residents and 38.67 per cent are urban residents.

Multiple choice population of karnataka geography

The percentage of children below 15 years of age in Karnataka is ____________.

  1. 29.7%

  2. 60%

  3. 15%

  4. 6%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to census data, the percentage of children below 15 years of age in Karnataka is approximately 29.7%.

Multiple choice population of karnataka geography

In Karnataka _____ of population lives in rural areas.

  1. 38.6%

  2. 45.5%

  3. 58%

  4. 61.4%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 61.4% of Karnataka's population lives in rural areas, consistent with earlier census findings.

Multiple choice economics the story of village palampur farming and non-farming activities in village non - economic activities economy of a village

______ percent of India's population is living in rural area.

  1. 54

  2. 67

  3. 72

  4. 84

  5. 49
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rural Population (% of total population) in India was last measured at 67.63 in 2014. According to the World Bank report, rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by National Statistical Offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

Multiple choice economics the story of village palampur farming and non-farming activities in village non - economic activities economy of a village

What percentage of the people in Palampur are engaged in non-farm activities?

  1. $50 \%$
  2. $30 \%$
  3. $25 \%$
  4. $15 \%$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

One-fourth  means 25% of the population of Palampur is engaged in non-farming activities like shop-keeping, dairy, manufacturing and transport.
Shop-keepers buy goods from wholesalers in Shahpur and sell them in Palampur. Milk from the dairies in Palampur is transported daily to Raiganj. Some traders from Shahpur have set up collection centres and chilling plants at Raiganj, from where milk is supplied to other towns and cities.

Multiple choice contemporary indian society civics

Female literacy in Rajasthan is ___________.

  1. 52.10%

  2. 82.14%

  3. 65.46%

  4. 66.06%
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Explanation

Literacy is nothing but the education of the people living in particular area. The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan is 66.1% as per 2011 census. The female literacy rate in Rajasthan is 52.10 which is lowest in India.

Multiple choice contemporary indian society civics

Male literacy in Rajasthan is ___________.

  1. 82.14%

  2. 65.46%

  3. 79.02%

  4. 76.05%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy is nothing but the education of the people living in particular area. The overall literacy rate of Rajasthan is 66.1% as per 2011 census. The male literacy is 79.02%.

Multiple choice contemporary indian society civics

Which of the following is true regarding the education of Rajasthan?

1. Half of the female population is illiterate.

2. Women of scheduled caste and tribes are lagging in literacy.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both the given statements are true regarding female literacy of Rajasthan. According to which the half of Rajasthani female are illiterate and women belonging to scheduled caste and tribes are especially lagging in literacy.

Multiple choice geography asia : the largest continent - location and physical features location, political and physical division of asia introduction of the continents - africa and asia asia

What percentage of the world's population is in Asia?

  1. 60%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 70%
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Explanation
60%.
Population by region
Asia is the most populous continent, with its 4.54 billion inhabitants accounting for 60% of the world population. The world's two most populated countries, China and India, together constitute about 36% of the world's population.
Multiple choice social studies precautions for natural disasters floods, droughts and landslides and cyclones major hazards in india and prevention tsunami and floods

The major flood prone areas of India cover almost what percentage of the country's area?

  1. 12.5%

  2. 13.5%

  3. 14.5%

  4. 15%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 12.5% of India's total geographical area is considered prone to floods. This is a standard statistic used in Indian disaster management studies.