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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 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
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Explanation

15% of the total seats in the Lok Sabha are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of seats reserved for OBCs in central government jobs and educational institutions?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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Correct answer
Explanation

27% of the total seats in central government jobs and educational institutions are reserved for OBCs.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest ethnic group in India?

  1. Hindi

  2. Bengali

  3. Marathi

  4. Telugu
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Explanation

The Hindi ethnic group is the largest in India, with a population of over 400 million people.

Multiple choice

According to the World Bank, what percentage of the world's children lived in extreme poverty in 2015?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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Explanation

In 2015, an estimated 10% of the world's children lived in extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1.90 per day.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of energy and natural resources on employment generation in India?

  1. Job Creation

  2. Skill Development

  3. Income Generation

  4. Poverty Reduction

  5. Environmental Degradation
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Environmental Degradation is not a major impact of energy and natural resources on employment generation in India.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of unique words in Malayalam compared to other South Indian languages?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Malayalam has around 15% unique words compared to other South Indian languages.

Multiple choice

Which of these food items has gained popularity among the middle class in India in recent years?

  1. Pizza

  2. Pasta

  3. Sushi

  4. Biryani
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Explanation

Pizza has become a popular choice among the middle class in India, often seen as a symbol of modernity and global connectivity.

Multiple choice

Which of these food items has gained popularity among the middle class in India in recent years?

  1. Pizza

  2. Pasta

  3. Sushi

  4. Biryani
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pizza has become a popular choice among the middle class in India, often seen as a symbol of modernity and global connectivity.

Multiple choice

What is the rate of divorce in India?

  1. 1%

  2. 5%

  3. 10%

  4. 15%
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Explanation

The rate of divorce in India is relatively low, estimated to be around 1%.

Multiple choice

How much of India's total land area is covered by forests?

  1. 21.67%

  2. 24.56%

  3. 27.07%

  4. 29.38%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Forest Survey of India 2019, India's total forest cover is 713,789 square kilometers, which is 24.56% of the country's total geographical area.

Multiple choice

In India, what is the estimated percentage of the population with disabilities?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, approximately 20% of the Indian population has some form of disability.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the total box office revenue in India is generated by regional films?

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Regional films contribute to approximately 60% of the total box office revenue in India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the highest level of income inequality?

  1. United States

  2. China

  3. India

  4. Brazil
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Explanation

The United States has the highest level of income inequality among the countries listed.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the lowest level of income inequality?

  1. Sweden

  2. Denmark

  3. Norway

  4. Finland
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Explanation

Sweden has the lowest level of income inequality among the countries listed.

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%
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Explanation

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