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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 percentage of the population in Puducherry that speaks Malayalam?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 10% of the population in Puducherry speaks Malayalam.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Puducherry that speaks Kannada?

  1. 2%

  2. 4%

  3. 6%

  4. 8%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 4% of the population in Puducherry speaks Kannada.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Puducherry that speaks Hindi?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 2% of the population in Puducherry speaks Hindi.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate share of natural gas in India's total energy consumption?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas contributes approximately 5% to India's total energy consumption.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate share of natural gas in India's total electricity generation?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas contributes approximately 15% to India's total electricity generation.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's land area is covered by forests?

  1. 21%

  2. 24%

  3. 27%

  4. 30%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 24% of India's land area is covered by forests.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of youth voters in India?

  1. 15-20%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 25-30%

  4. 30-35%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The percentage of youth voters in India is estimated to be between 20-25%.

Multiple choice

What is the current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India?

  1. 2.1

  2. 2.3

  3. 2.5

  4. 2.7
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The current Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in India is estimated to be around 2.1, which is close to the replacement level.

Multiple choice

What is the reservation of seats for women in Panchayat Elections?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There is a reservation of 50% seats for women in Panchayat Elections.

Multiple choice

Forests cover approximately what percentage of India's total geographical area?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Forests cover approximately 20% of India's total geographical area, highlighting their significant presence in the country's landscape.

Multiple choice

What is the current SLR requirement in India?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2023, the SLR requirement in India is 20%, which means that banks must maintain 20% of their deposits in liquid assets.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate area covered by Tropical Evergreen Forests in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical Evergreen Forests cover approximately 10% of the total land area in India.

Multiple choice

What is the current percentage of women's representation in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. 14.6%

  2. 23.1%

  3. 33.3%

  4. 45.2%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2023, women's representation in the Lok Sabha stands at 14.6%, which is significantly lower than the global average.

Multiple choice

What is the voter turnout in India?

  1. Around 50%

  2. Around 60%

  3. Around 70%

  4. Around 80%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The voter turnout in India is around 60%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of marriages in India are love marriages?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to a 2015 survey by the Pew Research Center, 20% of marriages in India are love marriages.