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Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which one of the following is not a cause of poverty in India?

  1. Low level of economic development

  2. Income inequalities

  3. Lack of positive political inclination

  4. Migration of people from rural to urban India
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lack of positive political inclination is not a cause of poverty. The government has been running targeted anti-poverty campaigns and has taken measures to uplift economic growth. Others are causes such as economic development suffered during the British administration. They discouraged traditional industries, handicrafts and promoted their products in the market.  Further, when people migrated from rural to cities, they were unable to find jobs and started working at small irregular incomes as vendors, rickshaw pullers. This created urban poverty. Also uneven distribution of land and resources has resulted in poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which of the following is/are land reforms?

  1. Liberty regarding the total land a person can hold

  2. Distribution of excessive land to large farm holders to increase production

  3. Abolition of zamindari system

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Land reforms in India included the abolition of the zamindari system, land ceiling acts, and tenancy reforms. All these measures were intended to restructure land ownership.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

In India, the techniques in agricultural production and productivity in agriculture, as compared to advanced countries are _________.

  1. backward and high respectively

  2. backward and low respectively

  3. advanced and high respectively

  4. advanced and low respectively
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Compared to developed nations, India's agricultural techniques have historically been considered backward (less mechanized) and its productivity per hectare has been relatively low.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Lack of entrepreneurship is a cause of poverty.

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Partially true

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

Lack of entrepreneurship limits innovation, job creation, and economic activity, which are essential for lifting people out of poverty. It is widely recognized as a contributing factor to economic stagnation.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which of the following cause(s) responsible for poverty in India?

  1. Rapidly rising population

  2. Under-utilized resources

  3. Low productivity in agriculture

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty in India is attributed to multiple factors, including rapid population growth, under-utilization of resources, and low agricultural productivity. All these factors are correct.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

IRDP means ___________.

  1. International Rural Developing Policy

  2. Integrated Routine Development Programme

  3. Integrated Rural Development Programme

  4. International Rural Development Programme
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C Correct answer
Explanation

IRDP stands for Integrated Rural Development Programme, a major government initiative in India aimed at poverty alleviation in rural areas.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Causes for poverty include___.

  1. dependence on agriculture

  2. poor levels of education and skills

  3. economic backwardness

  4. all of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty is caused by a combination of factors, including heavy dependence on agriculture, lack of education and skills, and general economic backwardness. All these contribute to the cycle of poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which one of the following is a cause of Poverty in India?

  1. Abundant Population.

  2. Abundant Natural Resources.

  3. Abundant Inequalities in Distribution of Income.

  4. Abundant Surplus Manpower in Agriculture.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inequalities in the distribution of income mean that wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few, leaving a large portion of the population with insufficient resources, which is a primary cause of poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which of these is not a cause for Poverty?

  1. Feudalistic system of bonded labour.

  2. Subsistence level of earning in agriculture.

  3. Improved medical facilities.

  4. Stagnation of rural areas.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Improved medical facilities lead to better health outcomes and increased life expectancy, which are positive developments. They are not causes of poverty; rather, they are indicators of development.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india

Which one of the following is NOT the economic factor for the causes of poverty?

  1. Fast rise in population

  2. Low productivity in agriculture

  3. Mass illiteracy

  4. Inequalities of income.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Mass illiteracy is considered a social factor contributing to poverty, whereas population growth, agricultural productivity, and income inequality are standard economic factors. While social and economic factors are linked, illiteracy is categorized under social development in standard economic curricula.