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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 target for India's forest cover, as per the National Forest Policy of 1988?

  1. 20%

  2. 25%

  3. 30%

  4. 35%
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Correct answer
Explanation

The National Forest Policy of 1988 aims to increase India's forest cover to 33% of the total geographical area.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Hindi as their native language?

  1. 40.8%

  2. 43.6%

  3. 46.4%

  4. 49.2%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 census, 43.6% of the Indian population speaks Hindi as their native language.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Telugu?

  1. 7.2%

  2. 7.8%

  3. 8.4%

  4. 9.0%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Telugu is spoken by 7.8% of the Indian population, making it the third most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Kannada?

  1. 3.7%

  2. 4.3%

  3. 4.9%

  4. 5.5%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kannada is spoken by 3.7% of the Indian population, making it the seventh most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Odia?

  1. 2.6%

  2. 3.2%

  3. 3.8%

  4. 4.4%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Odia is spoken by 3.2% of the Indian population, making it the ninth most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Assamese?

  1. 1.3%

  2. 1.9%

  3. 2.5%

  4. 3.1%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Assamese is spoken by 1.3% of the Indian population, making it the eleventh most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Nepali?

  1. 0.5%

  2. 1.1%

  3. 1.7%

  4. 2.3%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Nepali is spoken by 0.5% of the Indian population, making it the thirteenth most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What percentage of the Indian population speaks Manipuri?

  1. 0.3%

  2. 0.7%

  3. 1.1%

  4. 1.5%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Manipuri is spoken by 0.3% of the Indian population, making it the fifteenth most widely spoken language in the country.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum percentage of foreign equity that is allowed in a news and current affairs television channel in India?

  1. 20%

  2. 26%

  3. 49%

  4. 74%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum percentage of foreign equity that is allowed in a news and current affairs television channel in India is 26%. This limit is set by the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy of the Government of India.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's urban population lives in slums?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

  4. 40-50%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to estimates, approximately 30-40% of India's urban population resides in slums.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total water resources is estimated to be groundwater?

  1. 30%

  2. 40%

  3. 50%

  4. 60%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Groundwater accounts for approximately 40% of India's total water resources.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by the Government of India to provide piped water supply to every household by 2024?

  1. 100%

  2. 75%

  3. 50%

  4. 25%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India has set a target to provide piped water supply to every household by 2024.

Multiple choice

What fraction of habitable planets develop life?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Approximately 10% of habitable planets develop life.

Multiple choice

What percentage of India's total land area is classified as forest?

  1. 15%

  2. 25%

  3. 35%

  4. 45%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Forest Survey of India, approximately 25% of India's total land area is covered by forests.

Multiple choice

What is the current Reserve Repo Rate in India?

  1. 4.00%

  2. 4.25%

  3. 4.50%

  4. 4.75%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, the Reserve Repo Rate in India is 4.00%. However, this information may be outdated, and I recommend checking the RBI's website for the most up-to-date information.