POVERTY AS A CHALLENGE-IX C

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

NFWP is stand for:

• National Federation for Work and Progress
• National Forest for Wildlife Protection
• National Food and Wheat Processing
• National Food for Work Programme

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

Which of the following programmes was launched in the year 2000?

• National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• Prime Minister Rojgar Yojana
• Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna
• Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana

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

• 2400
• 2100
• 2200
• 2300

For how many days MNREGA provides employment?

• 70
• 80
• 90
• 100

Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana was launched in

• 1995
• 1999
• 2000
• 2001

What is the full form of MNREGA?

• Mhatma Gandhi New Role in Government for All
• Mahatma Gandhi Employment Rural Generation Act
• Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• Mahatma Gandhi Reduction Employment Guarantee Act