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

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  1. increased

  2. remained same

  3. decreased

  4. nothing can be said

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Correct Option: C

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

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  1. ₹ 225 

  2. ₹ 245 

  3.  ₹ 446

  4. ₹ 860 

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Correct Option: C

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

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  1. ₹ 225 

  2. ₹ 245 

  3. ₹ 673 

  4. ₹ 578

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Correct Option: D

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

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  1. absolute poverty

  2. relative poverty

  3. both of above

  4. none of above

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Correct Option: B

Absolute poverty is the inability to afford the basic amenities.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
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.

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

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  1. Other Backward Classes

  2. Traders

  3. Upper Class

  4. Scheduled Tribes

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: D
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.

What are the causes of poverty in India?

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  1. Inadequate anti-poverty measures

  2. Backward technology in agriculture

  3. Socio-cultural factors

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

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

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  1. below the poverty line (BPL)

  2. below the poverty scale (BPS)

  3. above the poverty scale (APS)

  4. above the poverty line (APL)

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Correct Option: A

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

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  1. income poverty

  2. poverty line

  3. poverty scale

  4. poverty standard

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Correct Option: B

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

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  1. Unemployment

  2. Income inequality

  3. Lack of Economic Development

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D