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Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

According to the Planning Commission using Mixed Recall Period prople were below poverty line in $2009 - 10$.

  1. $42$

  2. $26$

  3. $37$

  4. $37.2$
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Planning Commission data using the Mixed Recall Period, the poverty rate in India for 2009-10 was estimated at 37.2%.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Poverty can be defined as a situation in which _______.

  1. a person earns below Rs 5,000 p.m

  2. a person earns below Rs 7,000 p.m

  3. a person is able to fulfill their basic maximum requirement of life

  4. a person is unable to fulfill even their basic minimum requirements of life
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Poverty is fundamentally defined as the inability to meet basic minimum requirements for survival, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Which of the following means relative poverty?

  1. The number of people living below a certain income threshold.

  2. The number of households unable to afford certain basic goods and services.

  3. The extent to which a household's financial resources fall below a certain average income threshold given for the economy.

  4. People given poverty certificates by the government.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty measures the inequality of income distribution, comparing a household's resources to the average income level of the society.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

_____________ poverty can be considered in two senses, namely, 'absolute poverty' and 'relative poverty'.

  1. Income

  2. Human

  3. Social

  4. Economic
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Economic poverty is broadly categorized into absolute poverty, which relates to basic survival, and relative poverty, which relates to societal income distribution.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Nurkse explains the phenomenon of poverty in terms of ______________.

  1. circular and cumulative causation

  2. vicious circle of development

  3. vicious circle of poverty

  4. vicious circle of low incomes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ragnar Nurkse is famous for his theory of the vicious circle of poverty, which explains how low income leads to low savings and low investment, trapping economies in poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Lack of basic necessities of material well being can be termed as __________.

  1. human poverty

  2. social poverty

  3. income poverty

  4. none of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Income poverty refers specifically to the lack of sufficient income to purchase the basic material necessities required for well-being.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

______________ refers to denial of opportunities to live a tolerable life, to lead a long, healthy and creative life, to enjoy a decent standard of living, freedom, dignity and self-respect.

  1. Income poverty

  2. Human poverty

  3. Social poverty

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Human poverty is a broader concept than income poverty; it encompasses the denial of basic human rights, health, education, and dignity.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

______________ refers to a situation of self-reinforcing forces in which there are certain factors that are related in a circular manner and result in continuation of poverty and under development.

  1. Vicious circle of poverty

  2. Vicious circle of development

  3. Both 'a and b'

  4. Neither 'a and b'
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The vicious circle of poverty describes a self-reinforcing cycle where low income leads to low savings, low investment, and low productivity, perpetuating poverty.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Poor in the __________ sector majorly consists of landless agricultural labourers, marginal and small farmers and backward classes as well as backward tribes.

  1. urban

  2. rural

  3. tertiary

  4. both B & C
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the rural sector, poverty is predominantly found among landless laborers, small farmers, and marginalized social groups.

Multiple choice social science poverty : challenge facing india programmes for poverty eradication poverty as a challenge poverty: an economic challenge for india public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Urban poverty is an extension of ________.

  1. rural poverty

  2. social poverty

  3. human poverty

  4. income poverty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Urban poverty is often considered an extension or spillover of rural poverty, as people migrate to cities in search of work but end up in informal, low-paying jobs.