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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 approximate percentage of the population in the Minicoy Islands that speaks Dhivehi?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 80% of the population in the Minicoy Islands speaks Dhivehi as their first language.

Multiple choice

What is the current VAT rate in India?

  1. 18%

  2. 12%

  3. 5%

  4. 28%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The current VAT rate in India is 18%.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate of women in India, according to the 2011 census?

  1. 64.6%

  2. 74.04%

  3. 82.14%

  4. 90.23%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The literacy rate of women in India, according to the 2011 census, was 64.6%.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate of men in India, according to the 2011 census?

  1. 75.26%

  2. 82.14%

  3. 90.23%

  4. 95.41%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The literacy rate of men in India, according to the 2011 census, was 82.14%.

Multiple choice

What is the gender gap in literacy in India?

  1. 17.54%

  2. 10.58%

  3. 5.90%

  4. 1.88%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The gender gap in literacy in India is 17.54%, which means that women are 17.54% less likely to be literate than men.

Multiple choice

What is the target for female literacy in India under the Sustainable Development Goals?

  1. 75%

  2. 80%

  3. 85%

  4. 90%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The target for female literacy in India under the Sustainable Development Goals is 85%.

Multiple choice

What was the target for reducing the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation under MDG 7?

  1. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 50%

  2. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 75%

  3. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 90%

  4. Reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by 100%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

MDG 7 aimed to reduce the proportion of people without access to basic sanitation by half between 1990 and 2015.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of urban population in India as per the 2011 census?

  1. 31.16%

  2. 34.48%

  3. 37.71%

  4. 40.76%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, the urban population in India was 31.16%.

Multiple choice

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in India in 2019, aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) concentration by what percentage by 2024?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in India in 2019, aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) concentration by 20% by 2024.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate labor force participation rate of women in India?

  1. 15%

  2. 25%

  3. 35%

  4. 45%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the World Bank, the labor force participation rate of women in India was approximately 25% in 2020.

Multiple choice

What is the gender wage gap in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

The gender wage gap in India is estimated to be around 20%, meaning that women earn on average 20% less than men for the same work.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the world's languages spoken in India?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is home to approximately 20% of the world's languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the world's population are political refugees?

  1. 1%

  2. 5%

  3. 10%

  4. 20%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), there were an estimated 26.4 million political refugees worldwide in 2021. This represents approximately 1% of the world's population.

Multiple choice

What percentage of Gujarat's land area is affected by desertification?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

Approximately 30% of Gujarat's land area is affected by desertification.

Multiple choice

What is the average percentage of rural population in India?

  1. 65%

  2. 70%

  3. 75%

  4. 80%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The average percentage of rural population in India is around 70%.