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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.

Which of the following is/are the recent trends noticed in the Indian economy that have raised concern about food security, farmer's income and poverty?
(A) Slowdown in growth in agricultural sector
(B) Widening economic disparities between the irrigated and the rainfed areas
(C) Increased non-agricultural demand for land and water as a result of fast urbanization.

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  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

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Correct Option: D

Which of the following is the goal of the Indira Aawas Yojana of the Govt of India?
(A) To provide dwelling units to people living Below Poverty Line (BPL)
(B) To make metro cities slum-free
(C) To provide housing facilities to the Central Govt employees.

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  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (B) and (C)

  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

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Correct Option: B

'Mid Day Meals' is a scheme to provide nutritious food to ______________.

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  1. Those taking treatment in hospitals

  2. School going children

  3. Daily wage employees/or labours

  4. Labours engaged in jobs in unorganized sectors.

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Correct Option: B

To reduce poverty government should adopt schemes which provide employment opportunities.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A