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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

How is the MPI calculated?

  1. By averaging the scores of each individual on the three dimensions of the index

  2. By multiplying the scores of each individual on the three dimensions of the index

  3. By taking the minimum of the scores of each individual on the three dimensions of the index

  4. By taking the maximum of the scores of each individual on the three dimensions of the index
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The MPI is calculated by averaging the scores of each individual on the three dimensions of the index. Each dimension is given equal weight, and the overall score is expressed as a percentage. A score of 0% indicates that an individual is not poor, while a score of 100% indicates that an individual is extremely poor.

Multiple choice

What is the proportion of doctors in the healthcare workforce in India?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Doctors account for 15-20% of the healthcare workforce in India.

Multiple choice

What is the proportion of allied health professionals in the healthcare workforce in India?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Allied health professionals account for 20-25% of the healthcare workforce in India.

Multiple choice

What is the proportion of pharmacists in the healthcare workforce in India?

  1. 5-10%

  2. 10-15%

  3. 15-20%

  4. 20-25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pharmacists account for 5-10% of the healthcare workforce in India.

Multiple choice

What is the geographic distribution of the healthcare workforce in India?

  1. Majority are concentrated in urban areas

  2. Majority are concentrated in rural areas

  3. Majority are evenly distributed between urban and rural areas

  4. Majority are concentrated in tribal areas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The majority of the healthcare workforce in India is concentrated in urban areas.

Multiple choice

What is the success rate of applications for funding under ICSSR's program?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. More than 30%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The success rate of applications for funding under ICSSR's program is typically between 20-30%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's population lives in urban areas?

  1. 25%

  2. 35%

  3. 45%

  4. 55%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, 35% of India's population lives in urban areas.

Multiple choice

Which country has consistently ranked highest in the HDI since 2009?

  1. Norway

  2. Switzerland

  3. Singapore

  4. Canada
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Norway has consistently ranked highest in the HDI since 2009, followed by Switzerland, Singapore, and Canada.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest HDI ranking among all countries?

  1. Niger

  2. Central African Republic

  3. South Sudan

  4. Chad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Niger has consistently ranked lowest in the HDI among all countries, followed by Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Chad.

Multiple choice

Which region has the highest average HDI score?

  1. Europe and North America

  2. Asia and the Pacific

  3. Latin America and the Caribbean

  4. Sub-Saharan Africa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Europe and North America have the highest average HDI score, followed by Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Multiple choice

Which region has the lowest average HDI score?

  1. Europe and North America

  2. Asia and the Pacific

  3. Latin America and the Caribbean

  4. Sub-Saharan Africa
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest average HDI score, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe and North America.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest HDI score among the BRICS nations?

  1. Brazil

  2. Russia

  3. India

  4. China
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Russia has the highest HDI score among the BRICS nations, followed by Brazil, China, and India.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest HDI score among the G20 nations?

  1. India

  2. Indonesia

  3. South Africa

  4. Mexico
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India has the lowest HDI score among the G20 nations, followed by Indonesia, South Africa, and Mexico.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest HDI score in South Asia?

  1. India

  2. Pakistan

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Sri Lanka
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sri Lanka has the highest HDI score in South Asia, followed by India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest HDI score in East Asia?

  1. China

  2. Japan

  3. South Korea

  4. Singapore
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Singapore has the highest HDI score in East Asia, followed by Japan, South Korea, and China.