POVERTY

What is povertry itself?

• When you don't have money

• When your basic needs aren't met

• When your begging in th streets

• When you don't have a job

Which one of the following is NOT a type poverty?

• Spiritual

• Environmental

• Energy

• Economic

Which one of the following is not considered as a social indicator of poverty?

• Illiteracy level
• Lack of access of health care
• Inadequate safe drinking water
• Ample job opportunities

Which two states considered as the poorest states of India ?

• Bihar & Orissa
• Punjab & Haryana
• Gujrat & M.P.
• U.P. & Bihar

Which one of the following is a minimum necessity of a human being ?

• Luxury ornaments
• Supper Utility Vehicle
• Food & Safe drinking water
• Internet

Which organization carries out survey for determining the poverty line?

• CSO
• NSSO
• Planning Commission
• None of these

What is the main cause of poverty in India?

• High income inequalities
• Less job opportunities
• High growth in population
• All of these

Nutritional level of food energy is expressed in the form of

• Wheat consumption
• Rice consumption per day
• Calories per day
• none of the above

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

• Mahatma Gandhi
• Indira Gandhi
• Jawahar lal Nehru
• Subhash Chandra Bose

What are accepted average calories required in India in urban areas?

• 2400
• 2100
• 2200
• 2300