Poverty as Challenge_Dimensions

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​Why is poverty a challenge for developing countries like India?

​Chapter: Poverty as a Challenge

Topic: Dimensions of Poverty​

​LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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•Determine the major dimensions of poverty in rural and urban areas.

•Analyse social exclusion as a cause and consequence of poverty.​

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​Case Study:

Read the life situation of Lakha Singh and create a mind-map on the various dimensions of poverty.

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Determine the major dimensions of poverty in rural and urban areas.

•Analyse social exclusion as a cause and consequence of poverty.​

​1. Landlessness

2. Unemployment

3. Lack of shelter

4. Large size of families

5. lack of medical facilities

6. Lack of educational opportunities

7. Lack of hygiene​

​Determine the major dimensions of poverty in rural and urban areas.

•Analyse social exclusion as a cause and consequence of poverty.

Multiple Choice

Which one from the following is considered as poor?

• A rich landlord

• A businessman

• A landless labourer

• A teacher

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of poverty?

• Having no employment

• owning land and other assets

• Lack of hygiene

• No access to medical facilities

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​Collaborative Tasks:

Read the case study and complete the tasks given in teams​

​Determine the major dimensions of poverty in rural and urban areas.

•Analyse social exclusion as a cause and consequence of poverty.

Multiple Select

Which social group is most vulnerable to poverty in India?

• Scheduled Castes

• Brahmins

• Scheduled Tribes

• Upper Middle class

Multiple Choice

Who advocated that India would be truly independent only when the poorest of its people become free of human suffering?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

• Subhash Chandra Bose

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