SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Economy and Social Development questions with solutions

Q1. The Global Hunger Index ranks countries based on:

1. Military spending
2. Nutritional and child health indicators
3. GDP growth
4. Literacy rates

Answer: Nutritional and child health indicators

The Global Hunger Index is designed to measure and track hunger at the country level. It uses indicators such as undernourishment, child wasting, child stunting, and child mortality, which are all nutritional and child health indicators.

Q2. Regarding the 2025 Global Innovation Index: 1. It ranks countries based on innovation capabilities. 2. It is jointly published by WIPO and other global institutions.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: Both 1 and 2

The Global Innovation Index ranks economies on their innovation capabilities and performance. It is published by WIPO along with other global institutions, so both statements are correct.

Q3. India’s first lithium refinery project is planned in:

1. Gujarat
2. Karnataka
3. Rajasthan
4. Odisha

Answer: Gujarat

India’s first lithium refinery project has been planned in Gujarat. The state is a major industrial center and is often chosen for large-scale processing projects.