G9-ECO-L3 Poverty as a Challenge

What percentage of India's population was estimated to be living in poverty in 2011-12?

• 15%
• 20%
• 22%
• 27%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dimension of poverty in the chapter?

• Hunger
• Lack of shelter
• Inability to send children to school
• Owning a television

What is the accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in rural areas of India?

• 2100 calories
• 2400 calories
• 2700 calories
• 3000 calories

Which of the following social groups is most vulnerable to poverty in India?

• Scheduled Castes
• Scheduled Tribes
• Other Backward Classes
• General Category

What was the poverty line for a person in rural areas in 2011-12?

• Rs 616 per month
• Rs 716 per month
• Rs 816 per month
• Rs 916 per month

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of poverty in India?

• Low level of economic development under British rule
• High population growth rate
• Unequal distribution of land
• Excessive foreign investment

What is the international poverty line used by organizations like the World Bank?

• $1.25 per person per day
• $1.50 per person per day
• $1.90 per person per day
• $2.15 per person per day

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a targeted anti-poverty programme in India?

• Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
• Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana
• Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana
• National Food Security Mission

What percentage of people in China were estimated to be living in poverty in 2019?

• 0.6%
• 1.7%
• 3.1%
• 5.4%

Which of the following regions has seen the least reduction in poverty between 2005 and 2018?

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