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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 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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Explanation

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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B Correct answer
Explanation

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

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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B Correct answer
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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B Correct answer
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%.

Multiple choice

What is the gender gap in literacy rate in India?

  1. 16.63%

  2. 10.86%

  3. 22.81%

  4. 6.48%
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Explanation

The gender gap in literacy rate in India is 16.63%, with a literacy rate of 82.14% for males and 74.04% for females.

Multiple choice

What is the target literacy rate set by the Government of India?

  1. 100%

  2. 90%

  3. 80%

  4. 70%
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Explanation

The Government of India has set a target of achieving 100% literacy rate in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate population of tribal communities in India?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tribal communities constitute approximately 10% of the total population of India.

Multiple choice

Which region of India has the highest per capita income?

  1. National Capital Region (NCR)

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Karnataka
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Explanation

The National Capital Region (NCR) has the highest per capita income in India, followed by Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka.

Multiple choice

Which region of India has the lowest per capita income?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Odisha
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Explanation

Bihar has the lowest per capita income in India, followed by Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Multiple choice

Which state has the lowest HDI in India?

  1. Bihar

  2. Jharkhand

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh
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Explanation

Bihar has the lowest HDI in India, followed by Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.