Poverty as A Challenge Part-A

India will be truely independent only when the poorest of its people become free of Human Suffering. Who said this?

• BR Ambedkar

• Mahatama Gandhi

• Bal Gangadhar tilak

• Jawahar lal Nehru

Which of the following would NOT be seen as an indicator of Poverty

• Lack of Clean water and Sanitation

• Lack of Regular Job

• Unable to send children to school

• Unable to Caste Vote in Election

Poverty line estimation is based on the___

• Medical Services puchased

• Number of Cars Owned.

• Consumption & Income levels.

• Level of Agricultural Production

Those who are at the higher Risk of slipping into poverty due to a Natural Disaster are classified as under

• Socially Excluded Groups

• Vulnerable Groups

• Labour Groups

• Unemployed Groups

Which of the following are NOT one of the causes of Poverty In India

• British Rule in India

• Income Inequality

• Socio-Cultural factors

• Green Revolution

Poverty Line in India is estimated periodically by conducting Sample Surveys. These surveys are conducted by:-

• Central Statistical Organisation

• Reserve Bank of India

• Office of Sample Statistics

• National Sample Survey Organisation

Which characteristics of Vulnerable Sections of the Society is NOT CORRECT?

• They are at Greater Risk during Natural Calamities

• They have difficulty in finding Alternatives living in terms of Education, health

• They are Generally a member of a Backward Caste or Individuals like Widows & Physically Handicapped

• They look like a Family looking for a Posh Property to Buy in GOLF COURSE ROAD, GURGAON

Find out what will NOT be included as an Indicator of Poverty?

• Landlessness

• Owning a Car

• Living in a Jhuggi (Slum)

• Size of Family

For the year 2011–12, the poverty line for a

person was fixed at Rs 816 per month for

rural areas and Rs 1000 for urban areas. Why is Higher amount for urban areas has been fixed?

• Because of high prices of many

  essential products in urban areas or Higher Standard of Living in Cities

• Urban People work more efficiently

• People in Rural areas are less materialistic in nature.

• Because of higher Literacy in Cities.

To make Comparison between Developing Countries, many international using a Uniform Standard Poverty Line, i.e. $1.90 per person per day(2011). Which International Organisation has given this poverty line?

• UNESCO

• World Bank

• International Monetary Fund

• International Labour Organisation