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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 Daman and Diu that speaks Portuguese?

  1. 1-2%

  2. 2-3%

  3. 3-4%

  4. 4-5%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 1-2% of the population in Daman and Diu speaks Portuguese, as it was the official language of the territory during Portuguese rule.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Daman and Diu that speaks English?

  1. 1-2%

  2. 2-3%

  3. 3-4%

  4. 4-5%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 2-3% of the population in Daman and Diu speaks English, as it is the official language of India and is widely used in education and business.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Daman and Diu that speaks Urdu?

  1. 2-3%

  2. 3-4%

  3. 4-5%

  4. 5-6%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 3-4% of the population in Daman and Diu speaks Urdu, as it is the language of the Muslim community in India.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum allowable error for thematic maps in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum allowable error for thematic maps in India is 10%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of women are currently serving in the Indian Armed Forces?

  1. 10%

  2. 12%

  3. 14%

  4. 16%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2021, women make up approximately 12% of the Indian Armed Forces.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of food waste generated in India that could potentially be converted into renewable energy?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

  4. 40-50%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates suggest that approximately 30-40% of the food waste generated in India has the potential to be converted into renewable energy through various technologies.

Multiple choice

What is the current CRR in India?

  1. 3%

  2. 4%

  3. 5%

  4. 6%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of March 2023, the CRR in India is set at 4%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's population resides in rural areas, according to the 2011 census?

  1. 68.84%

  2. 72.2%

  3. 78.9%

  4. 84.3%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2011 census revealed that 68.84% of India's population resided in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What is the threshold percentage of votes required to win a seat in local body elections in India?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In local body elections in India, a candidate must secure at least 50% of the valid votes cast to win a seat.

Multiple choice

According to the 2011 census, what percentage of India's population resided in urban areas?

  1. 31.16%

  2. 42.86%

  3. 27.81%

  4. 35.41%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 2011 census reported that 31.16% of India's population resided in urban areas.

Multiple choice

What percentage of global internet traffic is attributed to streaming video?

  1. 20%

  2. 40%

  3. 60%

  4. 80%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Streaming video accounts for approximately 60% of global internet traffic.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total land area is covered by forests?

  1. 21.67%

  2. 24.16%

  3. 27.06%

  4. 30.28%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Forest Survey of India 2021, the total forest cover in India is 713,789 square kilometers, which is approximately 21.67% of the country's total land area.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the population of Nepal speaks Nepali?

  1. 44%

  2. 58%

  3. 64%

  4. 72%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 58% of the population of Nepal speaks Nepali as their first language.

Multiple choice

What is the gender gap in literacy rate in rural India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The gender gap in literacy rate in rural India is approximately 20%, with women having lower literacy rates compared to men.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of health care costs covered by out-of-pocket payments in India?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 40-50%

  3. 60-70%

  4. 80-90%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Out-of-pocket payments account for a significant portion of health care costs in India, with estimates ranging from 60% to 70% of total healthcare expenditure.