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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 stamp duty rate for debentures issued in the state of Maharashtra?

  1. 0.25%

  2. 0.50%

  3. 0.75%

  4. 1.00%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The stamp duty rate for debentures issued in the state of Maharashtra is 0.25%.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks Gujarati?

  1. 60%

  2. 70%

  3. 80%

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

Approximately 80% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks Gujarati, making it the most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks Marathi?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 15% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks Marathi, making it the third most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks Hindi?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 25% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks Hindi, making it the second most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks Portuguese?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 5% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks Portuguese, making it the fourth most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks English?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 2% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks English, making it the fifth most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli that speaks Kokna?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 10% of the population in Dadra and Nagar Haveli speaks Kokna, making it the sixth most widely spoken language in the region.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of shooters from marginalized castes in the Indian shooting team?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. More than 30%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Despite efforts to promote inclusivity, the percentage of shooters from marginalized castes in the Indian shooting team remains low, at less than 10%.

Multiple choice

What was the voter turnout in the first general election in India?

  1. 45.7%

  2. 51.2%

  3. 56.9%

  4. 62.8%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The voter turnout in the first general election in India was 45.7%.

Multiple choice

What was the voter turnout in the second general election in India?

  1. 47.8%

  2. 53.5%

  3. 59.2%

  4. 64.9%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The voter turnout in the second general election in India was 53.5%.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the world's freshwater is used for agriculture?

  1. 70%

  2. 50%

  3. 30%

  4. 10%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture accounts for approximately 70% of the world's freshwater withdrawals.

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, approximately 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 current representation of women in the field of mathematics in India?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. Around 20%

  3. Around 30%

  4. More than 40%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

According to a study conducted by the National Board of Higher Mathematics, women make up only 8.7% of the total mathematics faculty in India.

Multiple choice

What percentage of Indians believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life?

  1. Less than 25%

  2. 25-50%

  3. 50-75%

  4. More than 75%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to a 2019 survey, approximately 50-75% of Indians believe in the existence of extraterrestrial life.

Multiple choice

What is the percentage of reservation in government jobs for individuals with disabilities?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

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

The percentage of reservation in government jobs for individuals with disabilities is 4%.