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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 Goa that speaks Konkani?

  1. 56%

  2. 67%

  3. 78%

  4. 89%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 89% of the population in Goa speaks Konkani, making it the most widely spoken language in the state.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Goa that speaks Marathi?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 15% of the population in Goa speaks Marathi, making it the second most widely spoken language in the state.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate literacy rate among Bagheli speakers?

  1. 30%

  2. 50%

  3. 70%

  4. 90%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The approximate literacy rate among Bagheli speakers is around 50%, with variations across different regions and communities.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of India's total forest cover occupied by Tropical Deciduous Forests?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

  4. 40-50%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical Deciduous Forests cover approximately 30-40% of India's total forest area, making them one of the most extensive forest types in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of coal used for power generation in India?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 70% of coal produced in India is used for power generation.

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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

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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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 percentage of the population living in poverty in India?

  1. 21.9%

  2. 37.2%

  3. 12.3%

  4. 6.8%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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