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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

According to NSSO (2009 - 10) data, the percentage of people living Below Line has ______ compared to the previous (2004 - 05) data.

  1. increased

  2. remained same

  3. decreased

  4. nothing can be said
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Data from the NSSO between 2004-05 and 2009-10 showed a decline in the percentage of the population living below the poverty line in India.

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

Based on Tendulkar Committee Report, the estimation of poverty lines as an monthly per capita expenditure for rural reas is ______ per month.

  1. ₹ 225 

  2. ₹ 245 

  3.  ₹ 446

  4. ₹ 860 
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Tendulkar Committee recommended revised poverty line estimates. For rural areas, the monthly per capita expenditure was set at Rs. 446 at 2004-05 prices.

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

Based on Tendulkar Committee Report, the estimation of poverty lines as an monthly per capita expenditure for urban areas is ______ per month.

  1. ₹ 225 

  2. ₹ 245 

  3. ₹ 673 

  4. ₹ 578
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Tendulkar Committee recommended a monthly per capita expenditure of Rs. 578 for urban areas at 2004-05 prices.

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When poverty is related to distribution of income or consumption expenditure, it is __________.

  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. both of above

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

Relative poverty focuses on the inequality of income or consumption distribution, comparing the poor to the rest of the population rather than a fixed survival threshold.

Multiple choice social science the problem of poverty in india programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty as a challenge public health and the government constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Absolute poverty is the inability to afford the basic amenities.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Absolute poverty refers to a condition where a person does not have the minimum amount of income needed to meet the minimum requirements for one or more basic living needs over an extended period of time.

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Social groups which are most vulnerable to poverty are Scheduled Castes and _____ households.

  1. Other Backward Classes

  2. Traders

  3. Upper Class

  4. Scheduled Tribes

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The social groups most vulnerable to poverty are the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe households. Both of these groups have above average levels of poverty indicators in the rural and the urban population.

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What are the causes of poverty in India?

  1. Inadequate anti-poverty measures

  2. Backward technology in agriculture

  3. Socio-cultural factors

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

Poverty in India is a complex issue caused by a combination of factors, including inadequate policy measures, technological backwardness in agriculture, and various socio-cultural barriers.

Multiple choice economics poverty as a challenge programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty: an economic challenge for india constraints in economic development of rajasthan

The persons who can't undertake consumption expenditure required for the minimum calorie intake fall __________.

  1. below the poverty line (BPL)

  2. below the poverty scale (BPS)

  3. above the poverty scale (APS)

  4. above the poverty line (APL)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line is defined based on the minimum consumption expenditure required to meet basic nutritional (calorie) needs. Those unable to afford this fall below the poverty line.

Multiple choice economics poverty as a challenge programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty: an economic challenge for india constraints in economic development of rajasthan

The concept of _________ is used in India to measure the extent of poverty in India.

  1. income poverty

  2. poverty line

  3. poverty scale

  4. poverty standard
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The poverty line is the official threshold used in India to identify the population living in poverty based on consumption or income levels.

Multiple choice economics poverty as a challenge programmes for poverty eradication poverty : challenge facing india poverty: an economic challenge for india constraints in economic development of rajasthan

Which of the following can be described as a cause of poverty in India?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Income inequality

  3. Lack of Economic Development

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

Poverty in India is a multifaceted issue caused by a combination of factors. Unemployment, income inequality, and a lack of overall economic development are all recognized contributors to the persistence of poverty.