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

____ Index measures the extent to which distribution of income/consumption among household or individual within the economy deviates from the perfectly equal distribution.

  1. GINI

  2. Dolor

  3. NASDAQ

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

The Gini Index (or Gini coefficient) measures income/consumption inequality. This question is essentially a duplicate of 535938 with slight rewording. Gini is the correct answer - 'Dolor' is not an economic index, NASDAQ is a stock market index.

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 has _______.

  1. increased considerably over past 5.5 decades.

  2. increased marginally over past 5.5 decades.

  3. decreased considerably over past 5.5 decades.

  4. decreased marginally over past 5.5 decades.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Over the past several decades, India has experienced significant economic growth, which has resulted in a considerable increase in per capita income despite population growth.

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

In India, the rate of gross capital formation has remained _______.

  1. considerably low over the years

  2. considerably high over the years

  3. moderate

  4. was high in earlier years but of late it has reduced.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gross capital formation in India has historically been lower than the levels needed to sustain high growth rates compared to East Asian economies. While it has fluctuated, it is generally considered low relative to the requirements of a developing nation.

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)
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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.