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

The inequalities of income in urban areas are __________.

  1. increasing

  2. decreasing

  3. stable

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

In many developing economies, rapid urbanization and structural changes often lead to a widening gap between high-income and low-income earners in urban centers. This trend of increasing inequality is a widely observed phenomenon in economic development studies.

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

In the following country, growth in population is considered desirable _______.

  1. India

  2. Australia

  3. China

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Australia is a sparsely populated country with a large landmass and abundant resources, leading economists to argue that a larger population could help achieve economies of scale and better utilize its vast territory. In contrast, India and China face challenges from overpopulation.

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

Poverty line means a person must have how many calories per day in rural areas?

  1. 2400

  2. 2100

  3. 2000

  4. 2200
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission of India historically defined the rural poverty line based on a minimum nutritional requirement of 2400 calories per person per day. This higher threshold for rural areas accounts for the more physically demanding nature of agricultural labor.

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

Absolute poverty means?

  1. Minimum calorie intake required for a person

  2. Basic recommended nutritional requirement for a person

  3. Difference between the living standard of people

  4. Both a & b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is defined by the inability to meet basic human needs, which includes both minimum calorie intake and other essential nutritional requirements. Both options A and B describe the fundamental components of this standard.

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

Relative poverty means.

  1. Minimum calorie intake required for a person

  2. Basic requirement of a person

  3. Difference between the living standard of people

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty refers to the inequality in living standards within a society, comparing the income or consumption levels of different groups. It is not about survival, but about how one group fares compared to others.

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

The concept of absolute poverty is relevant for _______________.

  1. developed countries

  2. developing countries

  3. socialist countries

  4. mixed economies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The concept of absolute poverty is primarily used in developing countries where a significant portion of the population struggles to meet basic survival needs. Developed countries typically focus on relative poverty measures because extreme deprivation is less prevalent.

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

Causes of Urban Poverty _______________.

  1. Illiteracy

  2. Low growth of industrialisation

  3. High level of migration from rural areas

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

Urban poverty is a multifaceted issue caused by a combination of factors, including low skill levels (illiteracy), limited industrial growth to provide jobs, and the strain caused by high rates of rural-to-urban migration.

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

______________ refers to a phenomenon where a section of the population lacks basic necessities of life, and thus is unable to have a minimum standard of living.

  1. Relative poverty

  2. Absolute poverty

  3. Human poverty

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is the standard definition for a state where individuals cannot afford the basic necessities required for a minimum standard of living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

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

__________  is a situation when the income needed for consumption expenditure of a section of the society is distinctively below the average income level of the society.

  1. Absolute poverty

  2. Human poverty

  3. Relative poverty

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty is defined by comparing an individual's or group's income to the average income of the society. It highlights the disparity in wealth distribution rather than the inability to survive.

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

Which two states of India continue to be the poorest states?

  1. Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir

  2. Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

  3. Odisha, Bihar

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation


The sixth position in the list of the poorest states in India is grabbed by Odisha.

32.59% people are living below the poverty line.

Bihar is the fifth poorest state in India. 

The poverty level in this state is around 33.74%.