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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 voter turnout rate in India?

  1. 50-60%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 70-80%

  4. 80-90%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The voter turnout rate in India is typically between 60-70%.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for reducing adolescent mortality?

  1. 25%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

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

The SDGs aim to reduce adolescent mortality by 75% by 2030.

Multiple choice

How much of the Indian government's total revenue comes from agriculture?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. More than 30%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture contributes less than 10% of the Indian government's total revenue.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's electricity is generated from renewable sources?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

India has set a target of generating 40% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's land area is forested?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

India has a large forest area, but deforestation is a major problem.

Multiple choice

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Multiple choice

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Multiple choice

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Multiple choice

What percentage of couples in India are estimated to be living in live-in relationships?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Estimates suggest that between 5% and 10% of couples in India are living in live-in relationships.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of young adults living in poverty globally?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

Approximately 20% of young adults live in poverty globally.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the World Health Assembly for reducing stunting in children by 2025?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

The World Health Assembly has set a target of reducing stunting in children by 40% by 2025.

Multiple choice

What is the poverty cutoff for the MPI?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty cutoff for the MPI is 33%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population resides in rural areas?

  1. 50-60%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 70-80%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 60-70% of the Indian population resides in rural areas.

Multiple choice

How many people in India are employed in the agricultural sector?

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Around 40% of India's workforce is employed in the agricultural sector, highlighting its importance as a source of livelihood for a large portion of the population.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of India's population employed in the agricultural sector?

  1. 20%

  2. 40%

  3. 60%

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

Agriculture is a major source of employment in India, with approximately 40% of the population engaged in agricultural activities.