Poverty as challenge(2)

Poverty as challenge(2)

Today, I shall learn

• Current Anti -Poverty strategy

• Anti-Poverty measures taken by the government.

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Vulnerability to poverty describes

• the ratio of people below poverty line.

• the living conditions of those below poverty line.

• the greater probability of certain communities or individuals of remaining poor.

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In West Bengal, poverty has reduced due to

• improved public distribution of grains.

• focus on human resource development.

• land reform measures.

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The accepted average calorie requirement of an individual is

• 2000 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2200 calories per person per day in urban areas.

• 2400 calories per person per day in rural areas and 2100 calories per person per day in urban areas.

• 3000 calories per person per day in rural areas and 3600 calories per person per day in urban areas.

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MGNREGA stands for,

• Mahatma Gandhi New Registration Guarantee Scheme.

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

• Mahatma Gandhi New Rural Generation Export Act

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In recent years, poverty has declined in

• Russia.

• Canada.

• Sub- Saharan countries and Latin American countries.

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Causes of poverty in India are

• Less job opportunities

• Huge income inequalities.

• Inability to repay loan.

• All of the above.

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As per, MGNREGA, ___________ of the jobs are reserved for women.

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Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana aims to create_____________ opportunities.

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Lack of proper implementation and ___________ schemes has been a major challenge of poverty alleviation programmes.