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

As per 2012 data, population in India below the poverty line is approximately _________.

  1. 15%

  2. 18%

  3. 20%

  4. 22%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Planning Commission data based on the Tendulkar Committee methodology, the poverty headcount ratio for India in 2011-12 was 21.9 percent, which is approximately 22 percent.

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

The earlier 'Food for Work Programme' has now been converted into __________.

  1. Intensive Area Development Programme

  2. Integrated Rural Development Programme

  3. National Rural Employment Programme.

  4. Minimum Needs Programme.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Food for Work Programme was merged and restructured into the National Rural Employment Programme (NREP) to provide more structured employment opportunities.