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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

Which country has the lowest Social Progress Index score?

  1. Central African Republic

  2. Chad

  3. Niger

  4. Somalia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Central African Republic has the lowest Social Progress Index score.

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%
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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%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

How has Westernization affected regional cuisines in India?

  1. It has led to the adoption of Western cooking techniques and ingredients

  2. It has led to the decline of traditional Indian cooking methods

  3. It has led to the loss of traditional Indian flavors and spices

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Westernization has had a significant impact on regional cuisines in India. It has led to the adoption of Western cooking techniques and ingredients, the decline of traditional Indian cooking methods, and the loss of traditional Indian flavors and spices.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 20% of young adults live in poverty globally.

Multiple choice

Which of the following countries has the highest HDI?

  1. Norway

  2. Switzerland

  3. Iceland

  4. Finland
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Norway has the highest HDI in the world, followed by Switzerland, Iceland, and Finland.

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%
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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%
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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%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

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