Poverty and Inequality
Economics ⇒ Economic Development
Poverty and Inequality starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define poverty as per the Indian context.
Describe any two effects of poverty on society.
Describe the impact of poverty on health outcomes.
Describe the role of self-help groups (SHGs) in poverty reduction.
Explain how education can help in reducing poverty.
Explain how unemployment leads to poverty.
Explain the concept of 'vicious circle of poverty'.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Which committee is associated with the estimation of poverty in India? (1) Tendulkar Committee, (2) Gadgil Committee, (3) Kelkar Committee, (4) Sarkaria Commission
Which of the following government programmes aims to provide employment to rural households in India? (1) MGNREGA, (2) Mid-Day Meal Scheme, (3) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, (4) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Which of the following is a consequence of high income inequality? (1) Social harmony, (2) Political stability, (3) Increased poverty, (4) Equal opportunities
Which of the following is a direct measure to reduce poverty? (1) Economic growth, (2) Land reforms, (3) Population control, (4) Industrialization
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty focuses on providing basic needs like food, education, and health.
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty reduction focuses on increasing the productive capacity of the poor.
Fill in the blank: The ________ curve is used to represent income inequality graphically.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government initiative to provide housing for the poor in urban areas.
Is the following statement true or false? 'Land reforms have helped in reducing rural poverty in India.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty and inequality are interrelated.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty is more prevalent in rural areas than in urban areas in India.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty is only an economic problem.'
