Wellbeing in India

What is the name of the lowest caste in India?

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Dalits

• The Untouchables

India's GDP is so large that it is ranked the _th largest economy in the world. 

Which of the following statements are correct about economic inequality in India.

• 90% of Indians do not earn enough Rupees to own a 2 room house with running water and electricity

• 90% of Indians do not own the average GDP per capita (per person) in a year

• India's wealth is equally divided between the castes

• India has experienced high economic growth over the past 30 year, but this wealth is not redistributed

Why is economic inequality growing in India?

• Declining agricultural sector

• The taxation system does not tax the extremely wealthy

• The government does not sufficiently invest in infrastructure, health and education

• There is a growing rural-urban divide. On average, urbanites earn 85% more than rural agricultural workers

• GDP is the 6th highest in the world

Approximately how many people live in India (as of 2021)?

• 1 billion

• 1.2 billion

• 1. 3 billion

• 1.4 billion

Who defines absolute poverty as living less than US$1.25/day.

• Sustainable Economic Development Assessment

• The World Bank

• Human Development Index

• Gross Domestic Product

70% of villages don't let Dalits ___ with non-Dalits.