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Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

According to the definition adopted by Planning Commission, a person is below poverty line if consumption of calories is less than ____________ in rural areas and less than ___________ in urban area & the corresponding cut off points are Rs. ____________ & Rs. ___________ respectively at $1979-80$ prices.

  1. $2400, 2100,$ Rs. $76$, Rs. $88$
  2. $2100, 2400$, Rs. $88$, Rs. $76$
  3. $2400, 2100$, Rs. $88$, Rs. $76$
  4. $2100, 2400$, Rs. $76$, Rs. $88$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission defined the poverty line based on 2400 calories for rural areas and 2100 calories for urban areas, with corresponding monetary values of Rs. 76 and Rs. 88 at 1979-80 prices.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Following the recommendation of the Task Force on Projection of Minimum Needs and Effective Consumption Demand, the poverty line is defined as "the per capita monthly expenditure needed to obtain the consumption of ______ calories per-capita per day in rural areas and _____ in urban areas in the base year 1973-74."

  1. 2,100,3,200

  2. 3,200,2,500

  3. 2,400,2,100

  4. 3,400,3,100
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Task Force on Projection of Minimum Needs and Effective Consumption Demand established the calorie norms of 2400 for rural areas and 2100 for urban areas as the basis for poverty line calculations.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Absolute Poverty is relevant for___.

  1. developed countries

  2. less developed countries

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty refers to the inability to afford basic necessities like food and shelter, which is the primary concern for less developed countries.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Relative poverty is relevent for____.

  1. developed countries

  2. under- developed

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty measures inequality in income distribution within a society, which is more relevant in developed countries where basic needs are generally met but income gaps persist.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

In the context of Poverty, BPL stands for __________.

  1. budget - price line

  2. below poverty line

  3. budgetary policy imits

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

BPL is a standard acronym in Indian policy and economics standing for 'Below Poverty Line'.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

In relative poverty, the concept of poverty is related to distribution of____.

  1. income

  2. <ul><li>consumption expenditure
    </li></ul>

  3. ether (a) or (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (B)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty is determined by comparing the distribution of income or consumption expenditure among different segments of the population.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Minimum Standard of living is identified in the determination of____.

  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is defined by the inability to meet a minimum standard of living, often quantified by a basket of essential goods.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Minimum level of consumption standard laid down is called as________.

  1. consumption standard

  2. demand levels

  3. income line

  4. poverty line
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line is the threshold level of income or consumption expenditure below which an individual is considered to be living in poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

According to NSSO (2009 - 10) data, the percentage of people living Below Line has ______ compared to the previous (2004 - 05) data.

  1. increased

  2. remained same

  3. decreased

  4. nothing can be said
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Data from the NSSO between 2004-05 and 2009-10 showed a decline in the percentage of the population living below the poverty line in India.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Based on Tendulkar Committee Report, the estimation of poverty lines as an monthly per capita expenditure for rural reas is ______ per month.

  1. ₹ 225

  2. ₹ 245

  3. ₹ 446

  4. ₹ 860

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tendulkar Committee recommended revised poverty line estimates. For rural areas, the monthly per capita expenditure was set at Rs. 446 at 2004-05 prices.