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This section includes 289 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 9th Class knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
The average calorie requirement per person per day in rural areas is |
| A. | 1,900 calories |
| B. | 2,100 calories |
| C. | 2,300 calories |
| D. | 2,400 calories |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
The poverty line prescribed by World Bank, as per the 2001 study is |
| A. | $ 1 per day |
| B. | $ 2 per day |
| C. | $ 3 per day |
| D. | $ 5 per day |
| Answer» B. $ 2 per day | |
| 53. |
One of the biggest challenges of independent India has been to eradicate |
| A. | poverty |
| B. | communalism |
| C. | casteism |
| D. | population |
| Answer» B. communalism | |
| 54. |
The full form of REGP is |
| A. | Rural Employment Generation Programme |
| B. | Rural Entrance Group Programme |
| C. | Rare Employment Generation Programme |
| D. | Rural Employment Genetic Programme |
| Answer» B. Rural Entrance Group Programme | |
| 55. |
What is PMRY? |
| A. | Prime Minister Rural Yojana |
| B. | Prime Minister Regaining Yojana |
| C. | Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 56. |
The decline has not been as rapid in |
| A. | Indonesia |
| B. | Malaysia |
| C. | Sri Lanka |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 57. |
The full form of MGNREGA is |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi National Revival Employment Guarantee Act. |
| B. | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act |
| C. | Mahatma Gandhi National Restructure Engagement Guarantee Act |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Goods Act |
| Answer» C. Mahatma Gandhi National Restructure Engagement Guarantee Act | |
| 58. |
Poverty declined substantially in |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | China |
| C. | Bhutan |
| D. | India |
| Answer» C. Bhutan | |
| 59. |
Which one of the following state still faces serious problems of poverty? |
| A. | Kerala |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60. |
Every ________ person in India is poor. |
| A. | second |
| B. | fifth |
| C. | fourth |
| D. | sixth |
| Answer» D. sixth | |
| 61. |
Kerela has a sex ratio of |
| A. | 1,058 females per 1,000 males |
| B. | 1,001 females per 1,000 males |
| C. | 1,021 females per 1,000 males |
| D. | 1,090 females per 1,000 males |
| Answer» B. 1,001 females per 1,000 males | |
| 62. |
The sex ratio of India in 2001 was |
| A. | 946 |
| B. | 929 |
| C. | 933 |
| D. | 921 |
| Answer» D. 921 | |
| 63. |
Which of the following age group is productive in India? |
| A. | 1-14 years |
| B. | Above 59 years |
| C. | 15-59 years |
| D. | 20-50 years |
| Answer» D. 20-50 years | |
| 64. |
The Indian state which has the minimum population density is |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh |
| C. | Goa |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 65. |
By which year will India become the most populous country in the world? |
| A. | 2025 |
| B. | 2045 |
| C. | 2021 |
| D. | 2020 |
| Answer» C. 2021 | |
| 66. |
The biggest state in terms of area is |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | UP |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 67. |
According to the Census 2001, a 'literate person' is one |
| A. | who can read and write his and her name in any language |
| B. | who is 7 years and above, and can read and write in any language with understanding |
| C. | who can read and write in any language with understanding |
| D. | who can read and write at least in one language with understanding |
| Answer» C. who can read and write in any language with understanding | |
| 68. |
The magnitude of 'population growth' refers to |
| A. | the total population of an area |
| B. | the number of persons added each year |
| C. | the rate at which the population decreases |
| D. | the rate at which the population increases |
| Answer» E. | |
| 69. |
Census provides us with the information regarding |
| A. | population |
| B. | death rate |
| C. | age composition |
| D. | life expectancy rate |
| Answer» B. death rate | |
| 70. |
A large proportion of children in a population is a result of |
| A. | high birth rate |
| B. | high death rate |
| C. | high life expectancy rate |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. high death rate | |
| 71. |
Which major section of the population needs 'greater attention' according to the NPP 2000? |
| A. | Children |
| B. | Adolescents |
| C. | Youngsters |
| D. | Aged |
| Answer» C. Youngsters | |
| 72. |
Which year did the Government of India initiate the Comprehensive family Planning Programme? |
| A. | 1952 |
| B. | 1957 |
| C. | 1947 |
| D. | 1950 |
| Answer» B. 1957 | |
| 73. |
When did the National Population Policy come in to affect? |
| A. | 2001 |
| B. | 2010 |
| C. | 2000 |
| D. | 1999 |
| Answer» D. 1999 | |
| 74. |
Adolescents are generally grouped in the age group of |
| A. | 15-18 Years |
| B. | 10-16 years |
| C. | 10-19 years |
| D. | 15-20 years |
| Answer» D. 15-20 years | |
| 75. |
The developed nations have a high proportion of people working in the. |
| A. | primary and secondary sectors |
| B. | secondary and tertiary sectors |
| C. | primary and tertiary sectors |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. primary and tertiary sectors | |
| 76. |
Activities such as transport, communication, commerce, administration, etc. are included in the |
| A. | primary activities |
| B. | secondary activities |
| C. | tertiary activities |
| D. | both (a) and (b) |
| Answer» D. both (a) and (b) | |
| 77. |
The most populous state of India is |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | UP |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Karnataka |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 78. |
The eastward extension of the Central Highlands are known as: |
| A. | Chota Nagpur plateau |
| B. | Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand |
| C. | Maikal range and Mahadev hills |
| D. | Aravali range |
| Answer» B. Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand | |
| 79. |
The north-east extension of the Deccan plateau is locally known as: |
| A. | Karbi- Anglong plateau |
| B. | Kaimur plateau |
| C. | Chota Nagpur plateau |
| D. | Malwa plateauA |
| Answer» B. Kaimur plateau | |
| 80. |
Lakshadweep Islands are formed by: |
| A. | Coral polyps |
| B. | Volcanic eruption |
| C. | Metamorphic rocks |
| D. | Earthquake |
| Answer» B. Volcanic eruption | |
| 81. |
The newer younger deposits of flood pains are called: |
| A. | Bhabar |
| B. | Bhangar |
| C. | Khadar |
| D. | Terai |
| Answer» D. Terai | |
| 82. |
Mountain ranges in the eastern part of India, foming its boundary with Myanmar are collectively called: |
| A. | Himachal Pradesh |
| B. | Uttarakhand |
| C. | Purvarvchal |
| D. | Himalayas |
| Answer» D. Himalayas | |
| 83. |
When people appear to be employed, this kind of unemployment is call |
| A. | Seasonal unemployment |
| B. | Educated unemployment |
| C. | Disguised unemployment |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 84. |
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan' is a significant step towards providing education all children in the age group: |
| A. | 6-14 years |
| B. | 5-10 years |
| C. | 5-14 years |
| D. | 10-15 years |
| Answer» B. 5-10 years | |
| 85. |
An activity performed for profit or for services provided can be termed as: |
| A. | Market activity |
| B. | Professional activity |
| C. | Non-market activity |
| D. | Formal activity |
| Answer» B. Professional activity | |
| 86. |
Quarrying and manufacturing is included in the: |
| A. | Primary sector |
| B. | Secondary sector |
| C. | Tertiary sector |
| D. | Government sector |
| Answer» C. Tertiary sector | |
| 87. |
The full form of GNP is: |
| A. | Gross National Product |
| B. | Green Nation People |
| C. | Green National Project |
| D. | Gross National Performance |
| Answer» B. Green Nation People | |
| 88. |
Who said, "Plant more wheat, wheat will win the war"? |
| A. | President Thomas Jefferson |
| B. | President Wilson |
| C. | President Bush |
| D. | President Truman |
| Answer» C. President Bush | |
| 89. |
Which among the following regions became the major wheat-producing area of America? |
| A. | Great plains across the Mississippi river |
| B. | Appalachian mountains |
| C. | Sub-tropical coast |
| D. | Mid-Atlantic |
| Answer» B. Appalachian mountains | |
| 90. |
Which two crops increased the fertility of the soil? |
| A. | Potato and onion |
| B. | Pumpkin and tobacco |
| C. | Rice and wheat |
| D. | Turnip and clover |
| Answer» E. | |
| 91. |
Which one of the following led to the 'enclosure movement' in England by the end of 18th century? |
| A. | Greed of rich farmers |
| B. | Interest of landowners |
| C. | Skyrocketing price of food grains due to war |
| D. | Severe government action |
| Answer» D. Severe government action | |
| 92. |
At the beginning of each year, at a public meeting, each village was |
| A. | allowed to cultivate its own land |
| B. | made effort to use bad land |
| C. | allocated a number of strips to cultivate |
| D. | asked to pay increased rent |
| Answer» D. asked to pay increased rent | |
| 93. |
Travelling traders in India were called |
| A. | Pykars |
| B. | Spykars |
| C. | Saudagars |
| D. | Maunds |
| Answer» B. Spykars | |
| 94. |
Who introduced opium in China in early 16th century? |
| A. | Dutch |
| B. | British |
| C. | Portuguese |
| D. | French |
| Answer» D. French | |
| 95. |
Two major commercial crops grown in India were |
| A. | cotton and jute |
| B. | indigo and opium |
| C. | sugarcane and wheat |
| D. | tea and coffee |
| Answer» C. sugarcane and wheat | |
| 96. |
What did the British see as a major source of government income in India? |
| A. | Income tax |
| B. | Sales tax |
| C. | Land revenue |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 97. |
Captain Swing was a |
| A. | labourer in East Kent |
| B. | an imaginary name in threatening letters |
| C. | Leader of an armed band |
| D. | revolutionary leader |
| Answer» C. Leader of an armed band | |
| 98. |
By which rules were the uncultivated lands taken over and given to select individuals? |
| A. | Land Revenue Rules |
| B. | Colonial Rules |
| C. | Wasteland Rules |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 99. |
The pastoral tribe of Rajasthan are called |
| A. | The Raikas |
| B. | The Banjaras |
| C. | The Gaddis |
| D. | The Kurubas |
| Answer» B. The Banjaras | |
| 100. |
What is a 'stubble'? |
| A. | Spring crop usually harvested after March |
| B. | Crop grown during summer |
| C. | Lower ends of grain stalks left in the ground after harvesting |
| D. | Settlements in the dry plateau region |
| Answer» D. Settlements in the dry plateau region | |