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Question 141 Discuss

How is the structure of health infrastructure and health care system in India?

A
Three-tier system
B
Four-tier system
C
Five-tier system
D
Two-tier system

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

India's healthcare infrastructure is systematically organized into a three-tier structure consisting of primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities.
Question 142 Discuss

Which of the following districts of India has the highest literacy rate as per Census 2011?

A
Champhai
B
Serchhip
C
Idukki
D
Ernakulam 169

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Serchhip district in Mizoram recorded the highest literacy rate in India at 97.91% during the 2011 Census.
Question 143 Discuss

What is the literacy rate of males in India as per the report published in the National Survey of India-2022?

A
83.4%
B
86.3%
C
84.7%
D
81.2%

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

According to the NSO report based on recent surveys, the male literacy rate in India reached approximately 84.7%, showing continued improvement in educational access.
Question 144 Discuss

According to Census of India 2011, how many districts are there in India?

A
640
B
593
C
748
D
683

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

At the time of the 2011 Census, India was administratively divided into exactly 640 districts.
Question 145 Discuss

Which of the following exchange rates is determined by the market forces of demand and supply?

A
Soft pegged exchange rate
B
Floating exchange rate
C
Fixed exchange rate
D
Hard pegged exchange rate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A floating exchange rate system allows a currency's value to fluctuate freely based on the foreign exchange market forces of supply and demand without direct government intervention.
Question 146 Discuss

Consider the following: Which of the following reasons may be considered as India's pull factors for migration? 1. Labour demand 2. Natural disaster 3. Protection of human and civil rights 4. High consumption and living standards

A
Only 2
B
Both 1 and 4
C
Only 2, 3 and 4
D
Only 1, 3 and 4

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: D

Pull factors attract migrants to a new destination; strong labor demand, civil rights protection, and higher living standards are attractive forces, whereas natural disasters act as a 'push' factor.
Question 147 Discuss

Select the option that arranges the following states in descending order of population growth rate (Census 2011): (A) Kerala, (B) Uttar Pradesh, (C) Meghalaya.

A
C, B, A
B
A, B, C
C
C, A, B
D
B, C, A

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

During the 2001-2011 decade, Meghalaya recorded one of the highest decadal growth rates (27.95%), followed by Uttar Pradesh (20.23%), while Kerala had one of the lowest (4.91%).
Question 148 Discuss

During 2015, in sector, Government of India had allowed about 49% of FDI.

A
education
B
defence
C
manufacture of medical devices
D
food products

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

In 2015, the Indian government raised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the defense manufacturing sector to 49% under the automatic route to boost indigenous defense production.
Question 149 Discuss

How might ICT enhance the openness of e-land records?

A
Enabling quick search and retrieval of land records
B
Enforcing strict regulations on land transactions
C
Facilitating manual record updates and amendments
D
Reducing the need for land surveys and assessments

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) digitizes land registries, vastly improving transparency by allowing citizens to quickly search, retrieve, and verify land records online.
Question 150 Discuss

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Green Revolution?

A
Increase in agricultural production
B
Reduction in regional disparities
C
Increase in use of chemical fertilizers
D
Introduction of HYV seeds

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

While the Green Revolution significantly boosted overall agricultural output, it exacerbated regional disparities because its benefits were heavily concentrated in states like Punjab and Haryana.