3.Poverty-III

What is the global poverty threshold according to the World Bank?

• Less than $1.90 per day
• Less than $2.00 per day
• Less than $1.50 per day
• Less than $2.50 per day

In which region did poverty decline significantly due to rapid economic growth and human resource development?

• China and Southeast Asia
• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Latin America
• Former socialist countries

What is the main reason for poverty reduction in China and Southeast Asian countries?

• Rapid economic growth and investments in human resource development
• Decrease in population growth
• Increase in foreign aid
• Redistribution of land resources

In which area of the world did poverty ratios decline from 51% in 2005 to 40.2% in 2018?

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Latin America
• South Asia
• China

Which factor contributed to the cycle of poverty in India during British colonial administration?

• Low economic development and population growth
• Lack of natural resources
• Excessive urbanization
• Lack of government policies

What has been the impact of the Green revolution on job opportunities?

• Created job opportunities in the agriculture sector
• Increased job opportunities in cities
• Led to overall job decline
• Had no effect on job opportunities

What is a major reason for income inequalities in India?

• Unequal distribution of land and resources
• Lack of economic growth
• Lack of education
• Excessive government regulations

What is the current anti-poverty strategy of the Indian government based on?

• Economic growth and targeted anti-poverty programs
• Population control and foreign aid
• Urbanization and social welfare
• Free healthcare and education

What is the relationship between economic growth and poverty reduction?

• Higher economic growth leads to reduced poverty
• Economic growth has no impact on poverty
• Poverty reduction hinders economic growth
• Poverty reduction causes economic instability

Which program aims to provide 100 days of wage employment to every rural household?

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
• Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana
• Prime Minister Rozgar Yozana