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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

What is the target maternal mortality ratio (MMR) set by the Government of India under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. 100 per 100,000 live births

  2. 70 per 100,000 live births

  3. 50 per 100,000 live births

  4. 30 per 100,000 live births
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Explanation

The Government of India has set a target maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 100 per 100,000 live births under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Multiple choice

What is the target infant mortality rate (IMR) set by the Government of India under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

  1. 28 per 1,000 live births

  2. 20 per 1,000 live births

  3. 15 per 1,000 live births

  4. 10 per 1,000 live births
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India has set a target infant mortality rate (IMR) of 28 per 1,000 live births under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Multiple choice

Which state in India has attracted the highest FDI in the tourism sector?

  1. Maharashtra.

  2. Rajasthan.

  3. Goa.

  4. Uttar Pradesh.
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Explanation

Maharashtra has consistently attracted the highest FDI in the tourism sector due to its diverse tourist destinations, well-developed infrastructure, and favorable government policies.

Multiple choice

What is the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in tribal communities?

  1. 15-20%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 25-30%

  4. 30-35%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in tribal communities is 25-30%, which is higher than the national average of 19.3%.

Multiple choice

What is the prevalence of diabetes among adults in tribal communities?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The prevalence of diabetes among adults in tribal communities is 20-25%, which is higher than the national average of 10.5%.

Multiple choice

What is the prevalence of heart disease among adults in tribal communities?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The prevalence of heart disease among adults in tribal communities is 20-25%, which is higher than the national average of 16.6%.

Multiple choice

What is the prevalence of stroke among adults in tribal communities?

  1. 5-10%

  2. 10-15%

  3. 15-20%

  4. 20-25%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The prevalence of stroke among adults in tribal communities is 15-20%, which is higher than the national average of 12.7%.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of childless couples in India, according to the 2011 census?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 2011 census reported that approximately 10% of married couples in India were childless.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the rural population in North India speaks a North Indian language as their first language?

  1. 60-70%

  2. 70-80%

  3. 80-90%

  4. 90-100%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 80-90% of the rural population in North India speaks a North Indian language as their first language.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated prevalence of domestic violence against women in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015-16), approximately 30% of women in India have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence from their intimate partners.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum value of the HDI?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 10

  4. 100
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The HDI is a dimensionless index ranging from 0 to 1, with 1 representing the highest possible level of human development.

Multiple choice

When was the HDI first introduced?

  1. 1990

  2. 1995

  3. 2000

  4. 2005
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Explanation

The HDI was first introduced in 1990 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population living in poverty in India?

  1. 21.9%

  2. 37.2%

  3. 12.3%

  4. 6.8%
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Explanation

According to the World Bank, 21.9% of the population in India lived in poverty in 2019.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest poverty rate?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Uttar Pradesh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Bihar has the highest poverty rate in India, with 38.1% of the population living in poverty.

Multiple choice

The National Food Security Act, 2013, aims to provide subsidized food grains to how many percent of the Indian population?

  1. 35%

  2. 50%

  3. 67%

  4. 75%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Food Security Act, 2013, aims to provide subsidized food grains to 67% of the Indian population, covering both rural and urban areas, with the objective of ensuring food security and nutritional well-being.