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

When the Per capita income is the minimum, the population is ________.

  1. optimum

  2. over populated

  3. minimum

  4. under populated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In economic theory, when population exceeds the level that can be supported by available resources at the maximum possible per capita income, the country is considered overpopulated. The optimum population is the level that maximizes per capita income.

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

India's National Population policy aims at -

  1. improving education and literacy rates

  2. Improving healthcare facilities

  3. Both (a) and (b)

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

The National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 has specific goals, including stabilizing population and reducing fertility rates. While it touches on health, the options provided are too narrow or misrepresent the core policy objectives, making 'Neither' the most technically accurate choice among the provided distractors.

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

The concept of Below Poverty Line is applicable in respect 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

The Below Poverty Line (BPL) concept is based on a minimum basket of goods and services required for survival. This is the definition of absolute poverty, which focuses on a fixed threshold rather than inequality between groups.

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

Inequalities in Distribution of Income are 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty is concerned with the distribution of income and wealth across the population. It measures the gap between the rich and the poor rather than a fixed subsistence level.

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

The concept of Gini Co-Efficient is applicable in respect 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
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Gini coefficient is a statistical measure of distribution, specifically used to represent income inequality. It is a standard tool for assessing relative poverty.

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

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Gini Coefficient are often used for measuring poverty in relative sense.

  2. When Poverty is related to the distribution of income or consumption expenditure, it is Absolute poverty.

  3. In India, we mainly use the concept of Relative Poverty for measuring poverty.

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

The Gini coefficient is indeed a standard metric for measuring income inequality, which is central to the concept of relative poverty.

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

In India, Poverty is measured primarily____.

  1. in absolute terms

  2. in relative terms

  3. both (a) and (b)

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

India historically uses the absolute poverty line (based on calorie intake and expenditure) to define and track poverty, rather than relative income distribution.

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

Which of the following can't remove poverty in India?

  1. Population control.

  2. Increase in production.

  3. Govt subsidies.

  4. Equitable distribution.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While subsidies provide temporary relief, they do not address the structural causes of poverty. Long-term poverty reduction requires sustainable economic growth, employment, and productivity improvements.