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Absolute poverty is the inability to afford the basic amenities.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty refers to a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.

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Social groups which are most vulnerable to poverty are Scheduled Castes and _____ households.

  1. Other Backward Classes

  2. Traders

  3. Upper Class

  4. Scheduled Tribes

  5. None of these
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Explanation

The social groups most vulnerable to poverty are the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe households. Both of these groups have above average levels of poverty indicators in the rural and the urban population.

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What are the causes of poverty in India?

  1. Inadequate anti-poverty measures

  2. Backward technology in agriculture

  3. Socio-cultural factors

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Poverty in India is a complex issue caused by a combination of factors, including inadequate policy measures, technological backwardness in agriculture, and various socio-cultural barriers.

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The persons who can't undertake consumption expenditure required for the minimum calorie intake fall __________.

  1. below the poverty line (BPL)

  2. below the poverty scale (BPS)

  3. above the poverty scale (APS)

  4. above the poverty line (APL)
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Explanation

The poverty line is defined based on the minimum consumption expenditure required to meet basic nutritional (calorie) needs. Those unable to afford this fall below the poverty line.

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The concept of _________ is used in India to measure the extent of poverty in India.

  1. income poverty

  2. poverty line

  3. poverty scale

  4. poverty standard
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Explanation

The poverty line is the official threshold used in India to identify the population living in poverty based on consumption or income levels.

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Which of the following can be described as a cause of poverty in India?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Income inequality

  3. Lack of Economic Development

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Poverty in India is a multifaceted issue caused by a combination of factors. Unemployment, income inequality, and a lack of overall economic development are all recognized contributors to the persistence of poverty.

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Political power is concentrated in the hands of the lower strata of the society in India.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

In India, political power is historically and currently concentrated in the hands of the elite or upper strata of society, rather than the lower strata. Therefore, the statement is false.

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What are the provisions of the Equal Wages Act:

  1. Equal wages should be paid for equal work.

  2. Women are given the political rights.

  3. Women constitute half of the work in public life.

  4. Women should not be given equal wages.
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Explanation

The Equal Remuneration Act (Equal Wages Act) mandates that men and women receive equal pay for the same work or work of a similar nature.

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Choose any one of the following for the given statement-Sexual division of labour.

  1. The role of women in politics is minimal in most societies.

  2. All the domestic work is done by the women of the family.

  3. Men do all the work outside home.

  4. Women role in public life is minimal in most societies.
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Explanation

Sexual division of labour refers to the societal practice where domestic work and child-rearing are primarily assigned to women, while men are expected to work outside the home.

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The factor behind the discrimination of dalits in India is

  1. Religion

  2. Language

  3. Profession

  4. Class or caste
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Explanation

Dalits in India have historically faced systemic discrimination rooted in the rigid social hierarchy of the caste system. While religion and profession are often intertwined with caste, the caste system itself is the primary structural factor.