WorksheetsPoverty and Inequality in India
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Average calorie requirement is higher in ____________ areas and should be _____________ per person per day.
rural, 2400
rural, 2100
urban, 2400
urban, 2100
The two poorest states in India are ___________ & ____________.
Kerala & Andhra Pradesh
Odisha & Bihar
Tamil Nadu & Odisha
Bihar & Uttar Pradesh
As per the study by NSSO the poverty in India according to 2011 has fallen to ___________
55%
14%
33%
22%
Absolute poverty refers to the number of people living below poverty line.
True
False
Poverty line estimation is based on the___
Medical Services puchased
Number of Cars Owned.
Consumption & Income levels.
Level of Agricultural Production
Those who are at the higher Risk of slipping into poverty due to a Natural Disaster are classified as under
Socially Excluded Groups
Vulnerable Groups
Labour Groups
Unemployed Groups
Which of the following are NOT one of the causes of Poverty In India
British Rule in India
Income Inequality
Socio-Cultural factors
Green Revolution
Poverty Line in India is estimated periodically by conducting Sample Surveys. These surveys are conducted by:-
Central Statistical Organisation
Reserve Bank of India
Office of Sample Statistics
National Sample Survey Organisation
For the year 2011–12, the poverty line for a
person was fixed at Rs 816 per month for
rural areas and Rs 1000 for urban areas. Why is Higher amount for urban areas has been fixed?
Because of high prices of many
essential products in urban areas or Higher Standard of Living in Cities
Urban People work more efficiently
People in Rural areas are less materialistic in nature.
Because of higher Literacy in Cities.
To make Comparison between Developing Countries, many international using a Uniform Standard Poverty Line, i.e. $1.90 per person per day(2011). Which International Organisation has given this poverty line?
UNESCO
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
International Labour Organisation
The proportion of poor is highest in
West bengal
Bihar
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
National food security act was passed in
2013
2014
2015
2017
Annapurna scheme is meant for
Poor rural households
Poor urban households
Women and children
Poor senior citizens of 65 years and above
Absolute poverty refers to
Comparative poverty
Poverty with respect to different regions
Number of people living below poverty line
Per capita income
Sampoorna grameen rozgar yojana aims at
Setting up of infrastructure and creation of employment
Providing food grains
Guaranteed wage employment
Public distribution system
National food for work programme was launched in
15 November 2015
14 November 2012
14 November 2004
2 February 2006
AAM ADMI BIMA YOJNA covers persons from backward section of the society of age:
18 to59 years
16 to 50 years
18 to 50 years
None of the above
Which poverty indicates towards the large inequalities of income in the society?
Absolute
Relative
Both absolute and relative
None of the above
_______ poverty means poverty defined in comparison to other people’s standing in the economy, e.g. comparing the levels of living of the top and bottom 5-10% of the population.
Relative
Absolute
Extreme
Marginal
HDR (2010) replaced HPI by Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) covering 10 indicators over 3 dimensions: __________________.
health, education and longevity
Knowledge, education and living standards
health, education and living standards
Calorie intake, education and living standards
Inequality in India has risen substantially from ________ onwards, following profound transformations in the economy that centered on the implementation of deregulation and opening-up reforms.
1950s
1960s
1980s
2000
_______ is a key feature of democracy and influences all aspects of its functioning.
(a) Fraternity
(b) Equality
(c) Justice
(d) Liberty
Which of the following is not a Poverty Alleviation Programme adopted by Govt. of India
Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme
Mission Indradhanus
Food for Work Programme
