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Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

Concept of relative poverty is more relevant for _______ country.

  1. less developed country

  2. developed

  3. developing

  4. backward
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Relative poverty is more relevant in developed countries because basic needs are generally met, so the focus shifts to addressing the inequality and the gap between the rich and the poor.

Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

Identify the incorrect statement.

  1. The problems of poverty and unemployment are inter-related.

  2. The problem of poverty has been solved in India.

  3. Growing population has also contributed to the problem of poverty in India.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The incorrect statement is that "the problem of poverty has been solved in India", since the problem still exists in India.

Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

Concept of absolute poverty is relevant for __________ country.

  1. less developed country

  2. developed

  3. developing

  4. backward
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty is the primary concern for less developed or developing countries, where the focus is on ensuring that the population can meet essential survival requirements.

Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

According to  the planning Commission, a person is said to be Below Poverty Line, If he is earning less than ______ per capita per month for urban areas and less than ______ per capita per month for rural areas.

  1. 2,000 Rs., 3,000 Rs.

  2. 500 Rs., 1,000 Rs.

  3. 240 Rs., 200 Rs.

  4. 860 Rs., 673 Rs.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

These figures (Rs. 860 for urban and Rs. 673 for rural) were the monthly per capita consumption expenditure thresholds recommended by the Tendulkar Committee for the poverty line in India.

Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

The poverty line is defined on the basis of an average daily intake of calories, it is at ___________ calories in rural areas.

  1. 2100

  2. 2300

  3. 3400

  4. 2400
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission of India established 2400 calories as the daily intake benchmark for rural areas to account for the higher energy expenditure associated with rural lifestyles and manual labor.

Multiple choice social science poverty: an economic challenge for india meaning and measurement of poverty poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge

According to the Planning Commission, how many average daily calories per person define the poverty line in urban areas?

  1. 2100

  2. 2400

  3. 2700

  4. 3000
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission of India set the urban poverty line at 2100 calories per person per day, reflecting the generally lower physical activity levels in urban environments compared to rural ones.