Poverty as a Challenge

Which one of these is NOT an issue related to poverty?

• Landlessness

• Unemployment

• Migration

• Child Labour

Which of the following is the highest poverty affected group?

• Scheduled Castes

• Casual Labour

• Average Middle-Class Indian

• Scheduled Tribes

Which of the following is a cause of poverty?

• Increasing Unemployment

• Illiteracy

• Labour for Less Wages

• All of the Above

Which programme was introduced to create self-employment opportunities for educated unemployed youth in rural areas and small towns?

• Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Yozana (PMRY)

• Antyodaya Anna Yozana (AAY)

• Swarnajayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY)

• Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana (PMGY)

What is the minimum amount of salary per day defined by the World Bank?

• ₹531

• $1.90

• €50.20

• $8

Which area requires higher salary?

• Urban Areas

• Rural Areas

• Both require equal salary

• None of these

Providing which of the following will reduce poverty?

• Clothing

• Agricultural Equipment

• Education

• Stationery Items

What mindset shows that the poor should only live in poor surrounding with other poor people?

• Unemployment

• Vulnerability

• Child Labour

• Social Exclusion

The poverty line is estimated by conducting surveys. Who conducts these surveys?

• CBI

• NSSO

• FBI

• RAW

What has been one of the major reasons for high poverty rates in India?

• Unequal distribution of land and resources

• High population growth

• Lack of education

• Urbanization