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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 statements is correct?

  1. Gini Coefficient are often used for measuring poverty in relative sense.

  2. When Poverty is related to the distribution of income or consumption expenditure, it is Absolute poverty.

  3. In India, we mainly use the concept of Relative Poverty for measuring poverty.

  4. None of these.
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Explanation

The Gini coefficient is indeed a standard metric for measuring income inequality, which is central to the concept of relative poverty.

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

In India, Poverty is measured primarily____.

  1. in absolute terms

  2. in relative terms

  3. both (a) and (b)

  4. neither (a) nor (b)
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Explanation

India historically uses the absolute poverty line (based on calorie intake and expenditure) to define and track poverty, rather than relative income distribution.

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

Which of the following can't remove poverty in India?

  1. Population control.

  2. Increase in production.

  3. Govt subsidies.

  4. Equitable distribution.
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Explanation

While subsidies provide temporary relief, they do not address the structural causes of poverty. Long-term poverty reduction requires sustainable economic growth, employment, and productivity improvements.

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

Statistic show that around ______ of the Total Population is Below Poverty Line in India (2009 - 10).

  1. nearly 30%

  2. 50%

  3. 75%

  4. 90%
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Explanation

Based on the 2009-10 data (Tendulkar methodology), the poverty estimate was approximately 29.8 percent, which is commonly rounded to nearly 30 percent.

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 the way to alleviate poverty?

  1. Provide pension to the poor.

  2. Control inflation in the economy.

  3. Cut government spending.

  4. Provide employment to the poor.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cutting government spending, especially in a developing economy, often reduces public investment in infrastructure, health, and education, which are essential for poverty alleviation.

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

Which committee was set up to review the concept of poverty line?

  1. S. Chakravarty Committee

  2. K.N. Wanchoo Committee

  3. D.T. Lakdawala Committee

  4. R.C. Dutt Committee
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Explanation

In 1993, an expert group chaired by DT Lakdawala was constituted to review the methodology for poverty estimation. From his name, the committee or group has been named as Lakdawala Committee.

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

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. Gini coefficient are often used for measuring poverty in relative sense.

  2. Poverty is solely related to the distribution of consumption expenditure.

  3. In India, we mainly use the concept of relative poverty for measuring poverty.

  4. None of the above.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gini coefficient is a measure of poverty that uses distribution of income and wealth in the economy to estimate poverty and inequality. Thus, it can be stated that Gini coefficient measures poverty in the relative sense.

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

Which is not related to reduction in poverty?

  1. MNREGA.

  2. SJSRY.

  3. SJGRY.

  4. Indira Gandhi Vidutikaran.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

MNREGA, SJSRY, and SJGRY are all poverty alleviation or employment programs. Indira Gandhi Vidutikaran is an electrification scheme, not a direct poverty alleviation program.

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 the way to alleviate poverty?

  1. Provide pensions to the poor.

  2. Control the inflation in the economy.

  3. Cut the Government spending.

  4. Provide employment to the poor.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cutting government spending reduces the resources available for welfare programs and infrastructure development, which are critical for lifting people out of poverty.