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Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The highest per capita emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil and cement manufacture, in the world is ______.

  1. China

  2. India

  3. Qatar

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Qatar, with 55.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide per person, has the highest footprint globally, about 10 times the global average. This is due to large scale burning of fossil fuel which is available cheaply as compared to other nations.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

In which state or union territory is the literacy rate highest in the country?

  1. Delhi

  2. Chandigarh

  3. Karnataka

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

Kerala has consistently maintained the highest literacy rate among all states and union territories in India according to census data. It is well known for its focus on social development and education.

Multiple choice superlatives (biggest, highest, largest, smallest) : india and world superlatives and first in india and world general knowledge

The highest literacy rate in India is observed in the state of

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Kerala

  4. Andhra Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As established in census records, Kerala consistently holds the highest literacy rate in India. The other states listed have significantly lower literacy rates compared to Kerala.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Choose the correct option to complete the statements given below:
One-sixth of the produce was taken as tax from

  1. Farmers

  2. Hunter-gatherers

  3. Crafts-persons

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

The Economy during the Gupta period was moving from 18 sources or types of Taxes levied on the people.

The greater part of it was spent on works of public welfare. Land revenue was the main source was generally fixed at one-sixth of the produce.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Workers in the tertiary economic activities are called ______________.

  1. Pink-collar work force

  2. Blue-collar work force

  3. Red-collar work force

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tertiary economic activities involve services, and workers in these sectors are commonly referred to as pink-collar workers.

Multiple choice india: states and union territories overview of india general knowledge

Which of the following indicates the correct descending order of the Indian states according to their population size?

  1. Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradedh

  2. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar

  3. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra

  4. Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As of the 2011 Census, the order of population size is Uttar Pradesh (first), Maharashtra (second), and Bihar (third).