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Multiple choice economics constraints in economic development of rajasthan programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

Amartya Sen campaigned that the government must intervene more on behalf of the __________.

  1. urban poor

  2. rural poor

  3. poor

  4. illiterate
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Amartya Sen was an Indian economist who contributed to welfare economics and social choice theory and also established interest in the problems of society's poorest members. He was of the opinion that the government policies should focus on and prioritise the interests of the poor.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

India's per capita income is __________________.

  1. low as compared to developed countries but high as compared to developing countries.

  2. high as compared to both developed and developing countries.

  3. low as compared to both developed and developing countries.

  4. high as compared to developed countries but low as compared to developing countries.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India is classified as a developing country, and its per capita income is relatively low compared to both developed nations and many other developing nations in terms of global purchasing power parity.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

________ Misrepresentation is known as fraud.

  1. Innocent misrepresentation

  2. Wilful misrepresentation with intent to deceive

  3. both

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Fraud in legal terms involves intentional misrepresentation to deceive another party. Both innocent misrepresentation and wilful misrepresentation with intent to deceive are categories often discussed in legal contexts regarding contract validity, though strictly speaking, only the latter constitutes fraud.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Gini Index is a measure of ________.

  1. distribution of wealth among individuals

  2. inequality of distribution of income/consumption of individual

  3. equality of distribution of income/consumption of individuals.

  4. level of well being of individuals
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gini Index is a statistical measure of economic inequality. It quantifies the distribution of income or consumption among individuals in a population, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents perfect inequality.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

The concept of relative property is relevant for _______________.

  1. developed countries

  2. developing countries

  3. socialist countries

  4. mixed economies
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty refers to a standard of living compared to the economic standards of the rest of the population in a specific society. This concept is typically applied in developed countries where absolute poverty is less prevalent.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which of the following are the achievements of poverty alleviation programmes?

  1. Higher wages.

  2. Improvement in health and nutrition.

  3. Increased income levels.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty alleviation programmes aim to improve the overall standard of living for the poor. This includes increasing income, improving access to health and nutrition, and ensuring better wages through employment schemes.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Poverty ratio in India has been falling, it implies that _____________.

  1. the number of persons living below poverty line have decreased

  2. the unemployment ratio in the economy must have fallen

  3. the inequality in income distribution must have come down

  4. the number of persons living below the poverty line might have increased
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty ratio (or headcount ratio) represents the proportion of the population living below the poverty line. A falling ratio directly indicates that the absolute number of people living in poverty has decreased relative to the total population.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Which of the following are problems associated with poverty alleviation measures in India?

  1. Disjointed programmes

  2. Unsatisfactory administration

  3. Lack of linkages with overall strategy of development

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty alleviation in India has faced systemic challenges including disjointed planning, administrative corruption, and a lack of integration with broader economic development strategies.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Poor households of the __________ have been neglected due to lack of accessibility and ignorance.

  1. urban areas

  2. remote areas

  3. rural areas

  4. semi-urban areas
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Populations in remote areas often face significant barriers to accessing government services and information, leading to their neglect in various welfare initiatives.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india strategy for poverty eradication programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge

Under which scheme are wages paid partly in kind, in the form of food grains, and partly in cash?

  1. Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS)

  2. Food for Work Programme (FWP)

  3. National Programme of Mid-day Meals

  4. Krishi Shramik Suraksha Yojana (KSSY)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Food for Work Programme was specifically designed to provide employment in rural areas where wages were paid in a combination of food grains and cash to ensure food security.