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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

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.

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

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

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the rural population in India, according to the 2011 census?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 2011, the rural population of India constituted approximately 70% of the total population.

Multiple choice

What is the case fatality rate of severe malaria?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%

  5. 50%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The case fatality rate of severe malaria is approximately 20%.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of urban population in India according to the 2011 census?

  1. 27.7%

  2. 31.2%

  3. 34.5%

  4. 37.8%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, the urban population in India was 31.2%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total population belongs to the Scheduled Castes?

  1. 16.6%

  2. 20.1%

  3. 25.2%

  4. 30.4%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, 16.6% of India's total population belongs to the Scheduled Castes.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total population belongs to the Scheduled Tribes?

  1. 8.6%

  2. 10.4%

  3. 12.0%

  4. 15.2%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, 8.6% of India's total population belongs to the Scheduled Tribes.

Multiple choice

What is the reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj institutions is 33%.

Multiple choice

What is the current poverty rate in the United States?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the poverty rate in the United States in 2021 was 15%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's land area is affected by desertification?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

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

Approximately 30-40% of India's land area is affected by desertification.