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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 annual population growth rate of India?

  1. 1%

  2. 1.5%

  3. 2%

  4. 2.5%
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Explanation

The annual population growth rate of India is around 1%.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate in India?

  1. 60%

  2. 70%

  3. 80%

  4. 90%
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Explanation

The literacy rate in India is around 70%.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population living in rural areas in India?

  1. 60%

  2. 70%

  3. 80%

  4. 90%
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Explanation

Around 60% of the population in India lives in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population living in urban areas in India?

  1. 40%

  2. 30%

  3. 20%

  4. 10%
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Around 40% of the population in India lives in urban areas.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of women in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
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Explanation

As of 2023, women make up approximately 15% of the Lok Sabha.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's forest cover by 2030?

  1. 25%

  2. 30%

  3. 35%

  4. 40%
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India's target for forest cover by 2030 is 33%.

Multiple choice

According to the National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (2019), what is the estimated prevalence of alcohol use among adults in India?

  1. 14.6%

  2. 21.4%

  3. 35.2%

  4. 49.8%
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Explanation

The National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India (2019) reported that the estimated prevalence of alcohol use among adults in India was 14.6%.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated prevalence of opioid use among adults in India?

  1. 0.7%

  2. 1.4%

  3. 2.1%

  4. 2.8%
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Explanation

The estimated prevalence of opioid use among adults in India is 0.7%.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated prevalence of injection drug use among adults in India?

  1. 0.1%

  2. 0.3%

  3. 0.5%

  4. 0.7%
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Explanation

The estimated prevalence of injection drug use among adults in India is 0.1%.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated prevalence of adult food insecurity in India?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 30-35%

  4. 40-45%
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Explanation

The estimated prevalence of adult food insecurity in India is around 20-25%.

Multiple choice

What is the success rate of Lok Adalats?

  1. Over 50%

  2. Over 75%

  3. Over 90%

  4. Over 95%
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Lok Adalats have a very high success rate, with over 90% of cases being resolved successfully.

Multiple choice

What is the accuracy of the Koti Yantra?

  1. Within 1 degree

  2. Within 0.5 degrees

  3. Within 0.1 degrees

  4. Within 0.01 degrees
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The accuracy of the Koti Yantra is within 1 degree.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of Jaunsari speakers who are literate?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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Explanation

The approximate percentage of Jaunsari speakers who are literate is estimated to be around 20%.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of reservation in government jobs for persons with disabilities?

  1. 3%

  2. 4%

  3. 5%

  4. 6%
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Explanation

As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, there is a 4% reservation in government jobs for persons with disabilities.

Multiple choice

What is the current literacy rate in India?

  1. 74.04%

  2. 82.14%

  3. 62.8%

  4. 91.2%
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Explanation

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in India is 74.04%.