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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

In India, what percentage of the agricultural workforce is comprised of women?

  1. 20-30%

  2. 30-40%

  3. 40-50%

  4. 50-60%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to various estimates, women make up 40-50% of the agricultural workforce in India.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the population of Bangladesh speaks Bengali as their first language?

  1. 80-90%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 40-50%

  4. 20-30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 80-90% of the population of Bangladesh speaks Bengali as their first language.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated global prevalence of diabetes?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The estimated global prevalence of diabetes is approximately 10%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the country's income does the top 1% of earners earn?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The book argues that the top 1% of earners in the United States earn 20% of the country's income.

Multiple choice

The National Commission for Minorities has recommended that the number of seats reserved for minorities in the Lok Sabha should be increased from what percentage to what percentage?

  1. 5% to 10%

  2. 7.5% to 15%

  3. 10% to 15%

  4. 12.5% to 20%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The National Commission for Minorities has recommended that the number of seats reserved for minorities in the Lok Sabha should be increased from 10% to 15%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

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

According to the 2011 census, 20-30% of the urban population in India lives in slums.

Multiple choice

What is the current percentage of rural population in India?

  1. 66.2%

  2. 72.2%

  3. 80.2%

  4. 88.2%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, the rural population of India was 66.2% of the total population.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of international students who stay back in India after completing their studies?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 20% of international students who study in India stay back after completing their studies.

Multiple choice

What percentage of ADB Technical Assistance projects use English as the primary language?

  1. 50-60%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 70-80%

  4. 80-90%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 80-90% of ADB Technical Assistance projects use English as the primary language.

Multiple choice

What percentage of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Hindi as the primary language?

  1. 5-10%

  2. 10-15%

  3. 15-20%

  4. 20-25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 5-10% of ADB Technical Assistance projects use Hindi as the primary language.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Government of India for increasing the forest and tree cover in Gujarat?

  1. 25%

  2. 33%

  3. 50%

  4. 66%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India has set a target to increase the forest and tree cover in Gujarat to 33% of the total geographical area.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's urban population relies on street food vendors for their daily meals?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 40% of India's urban population relies on street food vendors for their daily meals, highlighting the crucial role these vendors play in providing affordable and convenient food options.

Multiple choice

What is the World Bank's target for the percentage of children completing primary school by 2030?

  1. 70%

  2. 80%

  3. 90%

  4. 100%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank's target is for 100% of children to complete primary school by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the World Bank's target for the percentage of children completing tertiary education by 2030?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank's target is for 20% of children to complete tertiary education by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the World Bank's target for the percentage of children completing pre-primary education by 2030?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank's target is for 80% of children to complete pre-primary education by 2030.