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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

Relative poverty means parity of income.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty means disparity of income. It implies international economic inequalities and regional economic disparities. The National Sample Survey Organisation measures the population living below poverty line in India from time to time (generally every five years).

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

How can relative poverty be measured?

  1. Through maximum income.

  2. Through minimum income.

  3. Through definite income.

  4. Through average income
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty can be measured through average income. It is the condition in which people lack the minimum amount of income needed in order to maintain the average standard of living in the society in which they live. The concept of relative poverty is used to measure the degree of poverty.

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

Indian Population has over the years, shown a growth rate of _________.

  1. more than 2% pa.

  2. less then 2% p.a.

  3. exactly 2% p.a.

  4. none of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

For several decades, India's population growth rate remained consistently high, often exceeding 2 percent per annum during the latter half of the 20th century, though it has since begun to decline.

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

When Poverty is not related to the distribution of Income or Consumption Expenditure, it is called____.

  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. either (a) or (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is defined by a fixed threshold of basic needs, independent of the relative distribution of income or consumption within the broader population.

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

Concept of relative poverty is more relevant for _______ country.

  1. less developed country

  2. developed

  3. developing

  4. backward
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty is more relevant in developed countries because basic needs are generally met, so the focus shifts to addressing the inequality and the gap between the rich and the poor.

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

Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. The problems of poverty and unemployment are inter-related.

  2. The problem of poverty has been solved in India.

  3. Growing population has also contributed to the problem of poverty in India.

  4. None of the above.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The incorrect statement is that "the problem of poverty has been solved in India", since the problem still exists in India.

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

Concept of absolute poverty is relevant for __________ country.

  1. less developed country

  2. developed

  3. developing

  4. backward
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is the primary concern for less developed or developing countries, where the focus is on ensuring that the population can meet essential survival requirements.

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

According to  the planning Commission, a person is said to be Below Poverty Line, If he is earning less than ______ per capita per month for urban areas and less than ______ per capita per month for rural areas.

  1. 2,000 Rs., 3,000 Rs.

  2. 500 Rs., 1,000 Rs.

  3. 240 Rs., 200 Rs.

  4. 860 Rs., 673 Rs.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

These figures (Rs. 860 for urban and Rs. 673 for rural) were the monthly per capita consumption expenditure thresholds recommended by the Tendulkar Committee for the poverty line in India.