Poverty and Inequality
Economics ⇒ Economic Development
Poverty and Inequality starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which education can help reduce poverty.
Explain how health and poverty are related.
Explain how social discrimination can lead to poverty.
Explain how unemployment leads to poverty.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Explain the impact of poverty on society.
Explain the term 'poverty cycle'.
Name any two causes of poverty in India.
Which of the following is a characteristic of people living below the poverty line? (1) High savings (2) Lack of access to clean water (3) Good health (4) High literacy
Which of the following is a direct consequence of poverty? (1) High literacy rate (2) Malnutrition (3) Increased savings (4) Technological advancement
Which of the following is a government scheme for providing food security to the poor? (1) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (2) National Food Security Act (3) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (4) Digital India
Which of the following is a long-term solution to poverty? (1) Temporary cash transfers (2) Skill development and education (3) One-time food distribution (4) Short-term employment
Fill in the blank: ______ is the unequal distribution of income and opportunities between different groups in society.
Fill in the blank: _______ poverty is measured by comparing the income of individuals to the average income in society.
Fill in the blank: _______ poverty refers to the lack of basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Guarantee Act provides 100 days of wage employment to rural households in India.
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty can affect a person's access to education and healthcare.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty can be eliminated only by providing financial aid.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty can only be measured in terms of income.'
Is the following statement true or false? 'Poverty only exists in rural areas.'
