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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 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 are some of the key factors driving the growth of the nightlife industry in India?

  1. Rising disposable incomes

  2. Changing social attitudes

  3. Increased urbanization

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The nightlife industry in India is experiencing growth due to a combination of factors, including rising disposable incomes, changing social attitudes towards nightlife, and increased urbanization leading to a larger consumer base.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has the highest number of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs)?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), who play a crucial role in providing healthcare services at the community level.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a key challenge facing rural communities?

  1. Lack of access to education and healthcare

  2. Limited job opportunities

  3. Poor infrastructure

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rural communities often face a range of challenges, including lack of access to education and healthcare, limited job opportunities, and poor infrastructure.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%
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D Correct answer
Explanation

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

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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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.