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Multiple choice rural development poverty rural economics economics

Relative poverty is a universal problem.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty, which measures inequality within a population, exists in every society regardless of its level of development.

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The concept of poverty line does not differ from country to country.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line is relative to the economic conditions and standard of living of each specific country, so it varies significantly globally.

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In India, the problem of Relative Poverty is very high.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

While relative poverty exists, India's primary and most urgent poverty challenge is absolute poverty, which is the lack of basic necessities for survival.

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Poverty is a vicious circle.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty trap or vicious circle of poverty describes how low income leads to low savings, low investment, low productivity, and ultimately low income again.

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Which one of the following committees was set up to review the concept of poverty line?

  1. S Chakravarty committee

  2. D T Lakdawala Committee

  3. K N Wanchoo Committee

  4. R C Dutt Committee
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission constituted in September, $1989$, an 'Expert Group' to consider methodological and computational aspects of estimation of proportion and number of poors in India. Prof D T Lakdawala was the Chairman of the Expert Group. The report of the Expert Group was submitted in July $1993$.

Multiple choice rural development poverty rural economics economics

In a Poverty Pyramid index, which of the following segments of population faces the highest poverty risk ?

  1. Formal Wage Employment

  2. Informal Self-Employment: Employers

  3. Casual Informal Wage Employment and Domestic Work

  4. Informal Self Employment : Own Account
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Casual informal wage workers and domestic workers lack job security, benefits, and stable income, making them the most vulnerable to poverty.

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For calculation of poverty line in rural area, which of the following calories consumption per day per person has been stipulated by the Planning Commission ?

  1. 2000

  2. 2100

  3. 2400

  4. 2500
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission of India historically stipulated 2400 calories per day for rural areas and 2100 calories per day for urban areas as the threshold for the poverty line.

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The 'Poverty Line ' is defined on the basis of _______________.

  1. Living conditions of people

  2. The standard of living of people

  3. The number of children

  4. The national requirements of 2400 calories per person per day for rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day for urban areas.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line in India was historically defined based on nutritional requirements, specifically calorie intake. Rural areas were set at 2400 calories and urban areas at 2100 calories per person per day.

Multiple choice rural development poverty rural economics economics

Census in India was conducted recently (2010). In the eyes of the economists and policymakers, India's demographics are very much favourable to growth. Which of the following statements is not in conformity with the traditional demographic characteristics of India and its relation with growth?

  1. India is a young country with low dependency ratio.

  2. More and more Indian youth under the age of 30 are getting better healthcare and access to quality technical education.

  3. The so-called middle class of India is happy as they have better housing and earning facilities.

  4. Indian youth are now the biggest consumers of luxurious goods; they spend discretionary income and enjoy the associated status.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks for a statement that is NOT in conformity with traditional demographic characteristics related to growth. While youth consumption is a modern trend, it is not a traditional demographic characteristic that explains economic growth; rather, it is a result of changing economic conditions.

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A situation where we have people whose level of income is not sufficient to meet the minimum consumption expenditure is considered as ________.

  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. urban poverty

  4. rural poverty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty refers to a condition where a household's income is below a necessary level to maintain basic living standards, such as food, safe drinking water, and shelter.