1. What is the estimated global population as of now?
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A) Over 7.9 million people
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B) Over 7.9 billion people
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C) Exactly 8 billion people
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D) Less than 7 billion people
Answer: B) Over 7.9 billion people
2. In which regions are some countries experiencing rapid population growth?
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A) Europe
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B) Africa and parts of Asia
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C) North America
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D) South America
Answer: B) Africa and parts of Asia
3. What demographic challenge do developed countries in Europe and parts of East Asia face?
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A) Rapid population growth
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B) Youthful populations
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C) Aging populations with a higher proportion of elderly individuals
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D) Balanced age distribution
Answer: C) Aging populations with a higher proportion of elderly individuals, posing challenges for healthcare and social services
4. What is the global sex ratio approximately?
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A) 100 males for every 100 females
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B) 101 males for every 100 females
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C) 99 males for every 100 females
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D) 108 males for every 100 females
Answer: B) 101 males for every 100 females
5. Where do significant gender imbalances, favoring males, exist due to cultural preferences for male children?
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A) Africa
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B) Europe
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C) Asia
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D) North America
Answer: C) Asia, particularly in certain countries
6. What is the overall trend in global literacy rates?
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A) Declining rates
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B) Stagnant rates
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C) Significant improvement with a reduction in the number of illiterate individuals
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D) No change in literacy rates
Answer: C) Significant improvement with a reduction in the number of illiterate individuals
7. In which areas do gender disparities in literacy persist despite global progress?
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A) Developed countries
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B) Urban areas
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C) Rural areas
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D) Sub-Saharan Africa
Answer: D) Sub-Saharan Africa, where girls may have less access to education than boys
8. What characterizes employment patterns in developing countries?
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A) More diverse economies
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B) Higher percentage engaged in agriculture
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C) Greater focus on the informal sector
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D) Lower urbanization rates
Answer: B) Higher percentage engaged in agriculture
9. What defines the informal sector in many countries concerning economic activities?
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A) Strict government regulations
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B) Activities officially protected by labor laws
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C) Economic activities not officially regulated or protected by labor laws
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D) Limited contribution to the overall economy
Answer: C) Economic activities not officially regulated or protected by labor laws
10. Why do urban areas attract a higher percentage of the population, contributing to global urbanization?
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A) Limited economic opportunities
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B) Lower access to education and healthcare
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C) More diverse economic opportunities
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D) Strict government control
Answer: C) More diverse economic opportunities and better access to education and healthcare
11. What is India's current global population ranking?
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A) Most populous
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B) Second-most populous
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C) Third-most populous
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D) Least populous
Answer: B) Most populous
12. Despite a declining trend, what characterizes India's population growth rate?
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A) Rapid increase
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B) Relatively high
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C) Stable
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D) Declining significantly
Answer: B) Relatively high
13. What demographic dividend does India possess in terms of age distribution?
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A) Aging population
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B) Equal distribution across age groups
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C) Youthful population, with a significant percentage below the age of 25
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D) Balanced age and gender distribution
Answer: C) Youthful population, with a significant percentage below the age of 25
14. What challenges are associated with the aging population in India?
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A) Decreased healthcare needs
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B) Potential challenges in healthcare and pension systems
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C) Increased workforce productivity
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D) Enhanced economic development
Answer: B) Potential challenges in healthcare and pension systems
15. What characterizes India's overall sex ratio?
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A) Above global average
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B) Equal to the global average
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C) Below the global average
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D) Not specified
Answer: C) Below the global average, with around 943 females for every 1,000 males
16. What is a notable concern regarding gender disparities in some Indian states?
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A) Equal gender ratios
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B) Decreased gender imbalances
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C) Preference for male children leading to skewed sex ratios
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D) No gender-based discrimination
Answer: C) Preference for male children leading to skewed sex ratios
17. What progress has India made in terms of literacy rates?
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A) Significant decline
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B) No change
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C) Substantial improvement, particularly over the past few decades
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D) Literacy rates have worsened
Answer: C) Substantial improvement, particularly over the past few decades
18. Despite overall progress, what persists in terms of literacy rates in some regions?
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A) Consistent improvement
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B) Gender disparities, with higher rates among females
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C) No change
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D) Gender disparities, with higher rates among males in some regions
Answer: D) Gender disparities, with higher rates among males in some regions
19. What characterizes India's economic landscape in terms of diversity?
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A) Predominantly agricultural
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B) Mainly manufacturing
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C) Highly diverse, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors
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D) Only service-oriented
Answer: C) Highly diverse, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors
20. In which sector does a significant portion of India's workforce engage, where activities are not officially regulated or protected by labor laws?
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A) Agriculture
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B) Manufacturing
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C) Services
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D) Informal sector
Answer: D) Informal sector