Poverty and Unemployment in India
Economics ⇒ Indian Economy
Poverty and Unemployment in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define poverty as per the Indian context.
Describe any one reason for the persistence of poverty in India.
Describe one way in which education can help reduce poverty and unemployment.
Explain the concept of 'vicious circle of poverty'.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Explain the impact of poverty on health and education.
Explain the role of self-employment in reducing unemployment in India.
Explain the term 'poverty trap'.
Which committee is associated with the estimation of poverty in India? (1) Tendulkar Committee, (2) Malhotra Committee, (3) Gadgil Committee, (4) Verma Committee
Which of the following best describes 'chronic poverty'? (1) Temporary poverty, (2) Long-term and persistent poverty, (3) Urban poverty, (4) Rural poverty
Which of the following is a cause of urban unemployment in India? (1) Mechanization of agriculture, (2) Migration from rural areas, (3) High birth rate, (4) Lack of irrigation
Which of the following is a direct indicator of poverty? (1) Literacy rate, (2) Infant mortality rate, (3) Per capita income, (4) Life expectancy
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs due to changes in technology or structure of the economy.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when people are not employed for the full year.
Fill in the blank: ________ unemployment occurs when people are temporarily between jobs.
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty focuses on providing basic needs like food, shelter, and education.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty alleviation programmes in India have completely eradicated poverty.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Structural unemployment is caused by a mismatch between skills and job requirements.'
True or False: Poverty can be measured using both income and consumption levels.
True or False: The Human Poverty Index (HPI) is used to measure multidimensional poverty.
