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

Which of the following is not a valid reason for the failure of poverty alleviation programme in India?

  1. Lack of proper implementation

  2. Lack of right targeting

  3. Overlapping of schemes

  4. All the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The results of the poverty alleviation programmes have been mixed. One of the major reasons for less effectiveness is the lack of proper implementation and right targeting. Moreover, there has been a lot of overlapping of schemes. Despite good intentions, the benefits of these schemes are not fully reached to the deserving poor. Therefore, the major emphasis in recent years is on proper monitoring of all.

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

Which of the following committees has been set up in India for identification of BPL families in urban areas?

  1. Tendulkar Committee

  2. Saxena Committee

  3. Lakdawala Committee

  4. Hashim Committee
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Planning Commission constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Professor S.R.Hashim for identification of BPL (Below Poverty Line) households in urban areas based on a threefold methodology of residential, social and occupational vulnerabilities.

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

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on ________ each year. 

  1. September 1

  2. October 1

  3. November 1

  4. December 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The day is marked to raise awareness among the masses about the issues that affect the old people. It is also a way to acknowledge the contributions of the elderly to the society.

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

What is the average calories required in rural areas for measuring poverty?

  1. 2400 calories per day

  2. 2500 calories per day

  3. 2100 calories per day

  4. 2300 calories per day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To check the poverty line, daily consumption of food is checked along with income and spending of an individual. The threshold for food consumption has been set to 2400 calories per day in rural areas below which the individual is considered as poor.

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

What is the average calories required in urban areas for measuring poverty?

  1. 2400 calories per day

  2. 2600 calories per day

  3. 2100 calories per day

  4. 2200 calories per day
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To check the poverty line, daily consumption of food is checked along with income and spending of an individual. The threshold for food consumption has been set to 2100 calories per day in urban areas below which the individual is considered as poor.

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

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

  1. Gini coefficient

  2. CPI

  3. NASDAQ

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

The Gini coefficient is a mathematical measure of statistical dispersion intended to represent the income or wealth distribution of a nation's residents, and is the most commonly used measure of inequality.

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

Indira Awas Yojana aims at providing dwelling units to _________.

  1. all persons below poverty line

  2. SC/ST/OBcs

  3. poorest in SC/STs, free bonded labours and non- SC/STs below poverty line at free of cost

  4. SC/STs/Minority community at mere cost
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indira Awas Yojana (now PMAY-G) was designed to provide housing assistance to the most vulnerable groups, including SC/ST households, freed bonded laborers, and other poor families below the poverty line.

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.