POVERTY

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of people below the poverty line?

• 1. Debt trap

• 1. Gender inequality

• 1. Poor health

• 1. All of the above

In which State have the land reform measures helped to reduce poverty?

• Tamil Nadu

• Punjab

• West Bengal

• Kerala

What is the poverty line?

• a) The line that separates the rich and the poor

• b) The line that represents the average income of a country

• c) The minimum level of income required to meet basic needs

• d) The maximum level of income beyond which one is considered wealthy

What does the term "vulnerable groups" refer to?

• a) Groups of people who are at risk of falling into poverty

• b) Groups of people who are responsible for causing poverty

• c) Groups of people who are unaffected by poverty

• d) Groups of people who are wealthy and privileged

Which state in India has the lowest poverty rate?

• a) Uttar Pradesh

• b) Maharashtra

• c) Kerala

• d) Odisha

What is the main cause of poverty in urban areas?

• a) Lack of job opportunities

• b) High cost of living

• c) Lack of education

• d) Excessive government regulations

How does poverty affect children's education?

• a) It has no impact on education

• b) Children are more motivated to study

• c) Children are less likely to attend school

• d) Children receive better quality education

Which of the following statements is not true?

Question 2 of 10

• Poverty is looked through social indicators like illiteracy levels, malnutrition etc.

• Poverty results in lack of clean water and sanitation facilities.

• Poverty creates a sense of helplessness.

• Poverty cannot be seen in terms of social exclusion.

Which body conducts a sample survey for the estimation of the poverty line?

• Sample of Poverty Survey Organisation

• The Central Government

• The Indian Poverty Estimate Survey Organisation

• National Sample Survey Organisation

Which of the following groups are not vulnerable to poverty?

• Scheduled tribes

• Urban casual labour households

• Medium agricultural farm owners

• Scheduled castes