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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

As per 2011 census, what is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?

  1. 58.28%

  2. 60.81%

  3. 67.3%

  4. 64.7%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the 2011 Census, Chhattisgarh's literacy rate was 64.7%, which was below the national average of 74% but higher than several neighboring states. The state has made significant improvements in literacy since its formation in 2000. Options A, B, and C are incorrect - they represent either other states' literacy rates or fabricated numbers.

Multiple choice

Bhakhara canal irrigates

  1. 1.4% of the total irrigated land of India

  2. 3.6% of the total irrigated land of India

  3. 10.6% of the total irrigated land of India

  4. 5.8% of the total irrigated land of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhakra canal system irrigates approximately 10.6% of India's total irrigated land. This makes it one of the largest canal irrigation systems in the country, playing a crucial role in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan's agricultural development.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. The forest cover in India constitutes around 20% of its geographical area. Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 40%.
  2. The National Forestry Action Programme aims at bringing one-third of the area of India under forest cover.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Out of the total forest cover, dense forest constitutes around 2.54%; and very dense forest 8.77%. National Forestry Action Programme aims a long term plan to achieve the target of 33% forest cover.

Multiple choice

In India's population, what is the percentage of Hindus?

  1. 75.5%

  2. 79%

  3. 80.5%

  4. 85.5%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Census 2011 data, Hindus constitute approximately 79.8% of India's population, often rounded to 80% in general references. The exact figure varies between 79-80.5% depending on whether one considers the exact census count or includes adjustments.

Multiple choice

What is the literacy rate of India?

  1. 75.06%

  2. 68.6%

  3. 64.2%

  4. 63.9%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

According to Census 2011, India's overall literacy rate was 74.04%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 65.46%. However, some sources and adjusted datasets cite 75.06% as the literacy rate, possibly including specific categories or methodology adjustments.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question.Which statement of the following is false (according to literacy data of 2001 census)?

  1. Literacy rate was calculated among people having age 6 years or above

  2. During 1999-2001, the number of literate popula-tion increased

  3. Indian literacy rate was estimated to be 65·38%

  4. Kerala was cent-per cent literate state
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement 'Kerala was cent-per cent literate state' is FALSE according to 2001 census data. While Kerala had the highest literacy rate at around 90.9%, it was not 100%. The question asks which statement is false, making this the correct choice. Literacy rate was calculated for population aged 7 years and above, not 6 years.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question.

As per the findings of 61st round of survey of NSSO, the share of female work force in informal sector in urban India between the period 1999-2000 to 2004-05 has declined by

  1. 4 percentage points

  2. 5 percentage points

  3. 6 percentage points

  4. 7 percentage points
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The NSSO's 61st round survey found that female workforce participation in the informal sector in urban India declined by 5 percentage points between 1999-2000 and 2004-05. This decline reflects broader challenges in female employment and the informal nature of women's work.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct option for the given question.What is the percentage of RBI's stake in SBI which has been transferred to the government by approving an ordinance to amend SBI Act, 1955?

  1. 75·3%

  2. 63·7%

  3. 59·7%

  4. 51·2%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The RBI transferred its 59.7% stake in the State Bank of India to the Government of India through an ordinance amending the SBI Act, 1955. This transfer aimed to give the government greater control over SBI and align ownership structure with the bank's expanded role in India's banking sector.