Understanding Poverty in India

The video discusses poverty as a global issue, highlighting its severe impact on children. It focuses on poverty in India, despite economic growth, and explores various causes such as rapid population growth, migration, unemployment, low agricultural productivity, natural and man-made disasters, inflation, corruption, and socio-cultural factors. The video concludes with a quote from Gandhi emphasizing the sufficiency of resources for need, not greed.

What is the estimated number of children dying each day due to poverty according to UNICEF?

• 15,000 to 20,000

• 5,000 to 10,000

• 26,000 to 30,000

• 10,000 to 15,000

What percentage of people living below the poverty line in India reside in rural areas?

• 80%

• 75%

• 60%

• 50%

How many people are added to India's population each year, contributing to poverty?

• 25 million

• 20 million

• 15 million

• 10 million

What is a major cause of urban poverty in India?

• High literacy rates

• Abundant job opportunities

• Low birth rates

• Rural-urban migration

What traditional factor contributes to low agricultural productivity in India?

• Use of modern techniques

• Advanced irrigation systems

• Dependence on monsoon

• High investment in agriculture

Which natural disaster recently affected the northeastern states of Assam and Sikkim?

• Earthquake

• Floods and landslides

• Tsunami

• Drought

What economic issue makes it difficult for fixed income earners to afford basic necessities?

• Recession

• Stagnation

• Inflation

• Deflation

How does corruption affect the poverty situation of weaker sections in society?

• Diverts resources from the poor

• Reduces black marketing

• Ensures fair distribution of resources

• Improves public health facilities

Which socio-cultural factor is a major obstacle for the poor to rise above the poverty line?

• Open-mindedness

• Caste system

• Gender equality

• High literacy rates

According to Gandhi, what is the earth sufficient for?

• Everyone's desires

• Everyone's luxury

• Everyone's greed

• Everyone's need