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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 minimum voter turnout required for a municipal election in India to be considered valid?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Municipal Elections Act, 1994, a municipal election in India is considered valid if at least 50% of the registered voters cast their votes.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Hindi?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 40% of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Hindi.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Punjabi?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 25% of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Punjabi.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Gujarati?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

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

Approximately 15% of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Gujarati.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Tamil?

  1. 10%

  2. 12%

  3. 14%

  4. 16%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 12% of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Tamil.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Telugu?

  1. 8%

  2. 10%

  3. 12%

  4. 14%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 10% of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand speaks Telugu.

Multiple choice

What is the target percentage of GDP that the NEP 2020 aims to allocate for education?

  1. 4%

  2. 5%

  3. 6%

  4. 7%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The NEP 2020 aims to allocate 6% of GDP for education, with a focus on improving the quality of education at all levels, including ECCE.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated percentage of single-parent families in India?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, approximately 10% of households in India are headed by a single parent.

Multiple choice

What is the poverty rate in India?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty rate in India is estimated to be around 25%, as of 2021.

Multiple choice

What is the share of renewable energy in India's total energy consumption?

  1. 10-15%

  2. 15-20%

  3. 20-25%

  4. 25-30%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower, contribute to around 10-15% of India's total energy consumption.

Multiple choice

What is the share of natural gas in India's total energy consumption?

  1. 5-7%

  2. 8-10%

  3. 11-13%

  4. 14-16%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas accounts for approximately 5-7% of India's total energy consumption.

Multiple choice

What is the unemployment rate in India?

  1. 6%

  2. 7%

  3. 8%

  4. 9%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The unemployment rate in India is approximately 8%.

Multiple choice

Approximately what percentage of the Earth's land surface is covered by biodiversity hotspots?

  1. 2.3%

  2. 15.7%

  3. 37.2%

  4. 64.9%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biodiversity hotspots occupy a relatively small portion of the Earth's land surface, approximately 2.3%, yet they harbor a disproportionately large share of the world's biodiversity.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated percentage of women in the healthcare workforce in India?

  1. 50-60%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 70-80%

  4. 80-90%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2021, women make up approximately 70-80% of the healthcare workforce in India.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the world's land area covered by tropical rainforests?

  1. 2%

  2. 7%

  3. 12%

  4. 20%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tropical rainforests cover approximately 7% of the world's land area.