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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 India's population that lives in urban areas?

  1. 30%

  2. 40%

  3. 50%

  4. 60%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

About 30% of India's population lives in urban areas, while the remaining 70% lives in rural areas.

Multiple choice

What is the total fertility rate (TFR) in India?

  1. 2.1

  2. 2.2

  3. 2.3

  4. 2.4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The total fertility rate (TFR) in India is 2.2, which is below the replacement level of 2.1.

Multiple choice

What is the share of renewable energy in India's total energy mix?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

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

The share of renewable energy in India's total energy mix is about 20%.

Multiple choice

According to the World Bank, what percentage of the world's population lives in extreme poverty?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to the World Bank, 10% of the world's population lives in extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $1.90 per day.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar who speak Tamil?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 40% of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar speak Tamil, making it the most widely spoken Indian language in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar who speak Hindi?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 30% of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar speak Hindi, making it the second most widely spoken Indian language in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar who speak Telugu?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 20% of the Indian diaspora in Myanmar speak Telugu, making it the third most widely spoken Indian language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total wetland area has been lost since 1950?

  1. 10%

  2. 25%

  3. 50%

  4. 75%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to the National Wetland Inventory, India has lost approximately 50% of its total wetland area since 1950.

Multiple choice

What is the approximate percentage of forest cover in India?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The approximate percentage of forest cover in India is 25%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's land area is covered by forests?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Forests cover about 25% of India's land area.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's land area is classified as barren and wasteland?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Barren and Wasteland covers about 15% of India's land area.

Multiple choice

What is the share of renewable energy in India's total energy mix?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. 30-40%

  5. More than 40%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable energy sources currently account for less than 10% of India's total energy mix.

Multiple choice

What is the current global literacy rate?

  1. 86%

  2. 90%

  3. 95%

  4. 100%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The current global literacy rate is estimated to be around 86%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's population lived in urban areas in 1901?

  1. 10.84%

  2. 18.01%

  3. 25.76%

  4. 33.45%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In 1901, only 10.84% of India's population resided in urban areas.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the government to increase the share of urban population in India to by 2050?

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The government aims to increase the share of urban population in India to 60% by 2050.