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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 approximate share of the services sector in India's total employment?

  1. 25-30%

  2. 35-40%

  3. 45-50%

  4. 55-60%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The services sector accounts for approximately 45-50% of India's total employment.

Multiple choice

What percentage of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence?

  1. 25%

  2. 35%

  3. 45%

  4. 55%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2018, 35% of women worldwide have experienced physical or sexual violence.

Multiple choice

What is the average survival rate for people caught in avalanches?

  1. 50%

  2. 75%

  3. 90%

  4. 95%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The average survival rate for people caught in avalanches is 90%.

Multiple choice

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), what percentage of marine litter is plastic?

  1. 10%

  2. 30%

  3. 50%

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

UNEP estimates that around 80% of all marine litter is plastic, highlighting the significant contribution of plastic pollution to ocean pollution.

Multiple choice

What is the reservation quota for persons with disabilities in government jobs in India?

  1. 4%

  2. 3%

  3. 2%

  4. 1%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The reservation quota for persons with disabilities in government jobs in India is 4%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 11%

  2. 22%

  3. 33%

  4. 44%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Agriculture is the largest land use in the world, occupying approximately 33% of the world's land surface.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate in Bolivia?

  1. 85%

  2. 90%

  3. 95%

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

The literacy rate in Bolivia is approximately 90%.

Multiple choice

What is the unemployment rate in Bolivia?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The unemployment rate in Bolivia is approximately 10%.

Multiple choice

What is the poverty rate in Bolivia?

  1. 20%

  2. 30%

  3. 40%

  4. 50%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty rate in Bolivia is approximately 30%.