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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 target for universal primary education completion rate by 2030, as set by SDG 4?

  1. 70%

  2. 80%

  3. 90%

  4. 100%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

SDG 4 aims to achieve 100% primary education completion rate by 2030.

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 is the estimated global prevalence of diabetes?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

The estimated global prevalence of diabetes is approximately 10%.

Multiple choice

Which language is widely used in the technology industry in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. English

  3. Tamil

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

English is the most widely used language in the technology industry in India due to its global reach and dominance in the IT sector.

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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the highest Atkinson Index?

  1. India

  2. China

  3. United States
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A Correct answer
Explanation

India has the highest Atkinson Index among the three countries, indicating that it has the highest level of poverty.

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

Which country has the highest Better Life Index score?

  1. Denmark

  2. Switzerland

  3. Norway

  4. Finland
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Finland has the highest Better Life Index score, followed by Denmark, Switzerland, and Norway.

Multiple choice

Which country has the lowest Better Life Index score?

  1. Afghanistan

  2. Burundi

  3. Central African Republic

  4. Chad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chad has the lowest Better Life Index score, followed by Central African Republic, Burundi, and Afghanistan.

Multiple choice

Which dimension of well-being has the highest average score across all countries?

  1. Income

  2. Health

  3. Education

  4. Life satisfaction
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Life satisfaction has the highest average score across all countries, followed by health, education, and income.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world?

  1. Sierra Leone

  2. Central African Republic

  3. Chad

  4. Niger
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sierra Leone has the highest maternal mortality rate in the world, with an estimated 1,360 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest under-5 mortality rate in the world?

  1. Somalia

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Sierra Leone

  4. Central African Republic
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Somalia has the highest under-5 mortality rate in the world, with an estimated 142 deaths per 1,000 live births.