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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 zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

India constitutes _______ percent of the world's land area and contributes _______ percent of the global species diversity.

  1. 1.0, 5.5

  2. 5.5, 1.0

  3. 8.1, 2.4

  4. 2.4, 8.1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Although India has only 2.4 percent of the world's land area, its share of the global species diversity is an impressive 8.1 percent. 

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Indian share in global species diversity is about

  1. 8%

  2. 6%

  3. 4%

  4. 2%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Great biodiversity exists on our planet. Millions of living plants and animal species are flourishing on Earth. An approximate of 1.7 million organisms are known to exist. New species are getting discovered and recorded every year. Indian share in global species diversity is about 8%.

So, the correct answer is '8%'.

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

India is one of the twelve megadiversity countries with ______ of genetic resources of the world.

  1. 12.1%

  2. 18.1%

  3. 38.1%

  4. 8.1%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Although India has only 2.4 per cent of the world’s land area. But its share of the global species diversity is an impressive 8.1 percent. That is what makes our country one of the 12 megadiversity countries of the world. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from India. 
So, the correct answer is '8.1%'.
Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

India's share in the global species diversity is about

  1. 2 percent

  2. 4 percent

  3. 6 percent

  4. 8 percent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Species diversity is the diversity at the species level. For example, the western Ghats have a greater amphibian species diversity than the eastern Ghats. Although India has only 2.4 per cent of the world's land area, its share of the global species diversity is an impressive 8.1 per cent. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world.

Multiple choice commercial applications bioenergy biofuels making biofuels technological and industrial development

Amount of alcohol allowed to be mixed with petrol in India is

  1. 2.5 %

  2. 5%

  3. 10 %

  4. 10 - 15 %
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • Alcohol(ethanol) is mixed with petrol because It enhances the octane contents in the fuel and hence acts as an anti-knocking agent(reduces knocking of the engines). 
  • Ethanol, when mixed with petrol, reduces the emissions from the vehicles.
  • The Amount of alcohol allowed to be mixed with petrol in India is 5%.
  • So, the correct answer is '5%'.
Multiple choice some mathematical tools used in economics step towards making a project basic statistics for economics economics

Which of the following statements containing results of India's recent Census is not correct?

  1. Kerala has about 94% literacy, the highest in India.

  2. The sex ratio in India is 940.

  3. Male literacy is lower than female literacy in seven most developed states.

  4. Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State in India.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh is indeed the most populous state in India, making the statement 'Uttar Pradesh is the most populous State in India' a correct fact, which means it is the 'not correct' answer choice in the context of the question.

Multiple choice geography trade in agricultural produce (part - b) agriculture and animal husbandry in tamil nadu trade in agricultural produce - ii tamil nadu agriculture

There are over _____ tanks in Tamil Nadu which account for 19% of the irrigated area.

  1. 30,000

  2. 40,000

  3. 50,000

  4. 60,000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has a vast network of irrigation tanks, with the number exceeding 40,000. These tanks play a crucial role in water storage and irrigation for the state's agriculture.

Multiple choice economics unemployment in india types of unemployment unemployment and measures to remove employment and unemployment in india - problems and policies

How much proportion of India's population is disguisedly unemployed?

  1. One half.

  2. One third.

  3. One fourth.

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

While estimates vary, one third is a commonly cited figure in many textbooks regarding the extent of disguised unemployment in the Indian agricultural sector.

Multiple choice geography natural vegetation and communities dependent on forest forests and their conservation biotic resources: natural vegetation and wildlife natural vegetation and animals in india

The percentage of mangrove forest is _________.

  1. less than 1%

  2. less than 3%

  3. less than 2%

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

Recent data available from State of Forest Report 2011 of the Forest Survey of India, Dehra Dun shows that mangrove cover in the country is 4,662.56 sq.km, which is 0.14 percent of the country's total geographical area.