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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

______________ 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.

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

In 2004-05, poverty rate was lowest in which state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Chattisgarh

  3. Haryana

  4. Maharashtra
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Historically, Kerala has maintained the lowest poverty rates in India due to significant investments in social infrastructure like education and healthcare.

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

Vicious circle of poverty operates from which of the following aspects of the economy?

  1. From the supply side of capital formation

  2. From the demand side of capital formation

  3. Underdevelopment of human and natural resources

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The vicious circle of poverty is driven by both supply-side factors (low savings/investment) and demand-side factors (low purchasing power), as well as resource underdevelopment.

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

In 2004-05, poverty rate was highest in which state of India?

  1. Kerala

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In 2004-05, Chhattisgarh recorded one of the highest poverty rates among Indian states based on Planning Commission estimates.

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

The essential notion of vicious circle of poverty with regards to an entire nation is that a country's poverty may by itself be a major obstacle to its development.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

The vicious circle of poverty describes a situation where low income leads to low savings, which results in low investment and low productivity, thereby keeping the nation poor. This self-reinforcing cycle acts as a significant barrier to economic development.

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

The concept of ___________ can be precisely summed up as 'a country is poor because it is poor'.

  1. underdevelopment

  2. vicious circle of unemployment

  3. vicious circle of poverty

  4. both 'a and c'
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'a country is poor because it is poor' is the classic definition of the vicious circle of poverty, emphasizing that poverty itself creates conditions that perpetuate 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

The UN Development Report of 2014 states that India has largest number of poor people, with about __________ of the world's extreme poor residing in India. 

  1. 38%

  2. half

  3. one-third

  4. 47%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2014 UN Development Report highlighted that India accounted for approximately one-third of the world's extreme poor population at that time.