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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

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______ percent of Muslims constitute the Indian population. 

  1. 13.4%

  2. 61%

  3. 7%

  4. 20%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Muslims are 13.4 percent of India’s population and are considered to be a marginalised community in India today because, in comparison to other communities, they have over the years been deprived of the benefits of socio-economic development. 

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According to literacy rate by religion, 2001 what percent of the population is literate?

  1. 65%

  2. 100%

  3. 95%

  4. 80%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Literacy rates point to demographic shifts in the years to come. The 2001 Census showed Jains, with a literacy rate of 94.1%, the most educated. They were followed by Christians at 80.3%, Buddhists at 72.7%, Sikhs at 69.4%, Hindus at 65.1% and Muslims at 59.1%. 

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How many Muslims live in kutcha houses according to the basic amenities report of 1994?

  1. 63.6%

  2. 43%

  3. 67%

  4. 87%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Houses made of mud, thatch or other low-quality materials are called kutcha houses. Data is disaggregated by Social Groups and major religious communities.

Kutcha houses:

  • 63.6% of Muslims live in kutcha houses.
  • 55.2% of Hindus live in kutcha houses.

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Which religious group has the lowest literacy rate according to the census of India 2001?

  1. Hindus

  2. Muslims

  3. Sikh

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

Literacy rates point to demographic shifts in the years to come. The 2001 Census showed Jains, with a literacy rate of 94.1%, the most educated. They were followed by Christians at 80.3%, Buddhists at 72.7%, Sikhs at 69.4%, Hindus at 65.1% and Muslims at 59.1%. 

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The scheduled caste in the Indian population constitute ______.

  1. 16%

  2. 18%

  3. 20%

  4. 22%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Scheduled caste are a group of disadvantaged people who were considered untouchables and lower caste people in the History of India. The constitution of India makes provision for the advancement of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes by the State. According to 2011 census, the Scheduled Caste constitute 16.2% of Indian Population.

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What is the percentage of schedule castes and schedule tribes according to the census of $2001$?

  1. $SC-26.2; ST-12.2$
  2. $SC-16.2; ST-8.2$
  3. $SC-31.3; ST-8.9$

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 In 2001, the Scheduled Castes were 16.2 per cent and the Scheduled Tribes were 8.2 percent of the country’s population. According to the 2001 Census, the Scheduled Castes population in India stands at 166,635,700 persons The total population of the Scheduled Tribes in India stands at 84,326,240 persons as per the 2001 Census.

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Approximately what per cent of Indian population is living below poverty line ____.

  1. 22%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 35%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty estimates in India vary significantly based on the committee and methodology used (e.g., Tendulkar, Rangarajan). Given the options, 35% is a commonly cited figure in older textbooks or specific socio-economic contexts.

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Literacy rate among women as per 2001 Census is ________.

  1. 52%

  2. 58%

  3. 54%

  4. 56%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In India census is carried out at an interval of 10 years. 

As per census 2011 literacy rate is:
India- 74.04%
Males-  82.14% 
Females- 65.46%

As per census 2001, literacy rate is:
India- 64.84%
Males- 75.26%
Females- 53.67%

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State with the highest female population as per 2011 census is ______.

  1. Kerala

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sex ratio denotes the number of females per 1000 males. As per census 2011, Kerala has the highest sex ratio I.e., 1084 females per 1000 males.