Causes of Poverty in India
Economics ⇒ Poverty and Inequality
Causes of Poverty in India starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Define poverty and explain how it is measured in India.
Describe how lack of access to education perpetuates poverty in India.
Describe the impact of natural disasters on poverty in India.
Describe the relationship between poverty and health in India.
Describe the role of government policies in addressing the causes of poverty in India.
Explain how lack of access to technology can contribute to poverty in India.
Explain how lack of infrastructure contributes to poverty in India.
Explain how landlessness among rural households leads to poverty.
Which of the following best describes the 'vicious cycle of poverty'? (1) Poverty leads to more poverty (2) Poverty leads to wealth (3) Poverty leads to education (4) Poverty leads to industrialization
Which of the following government policies can help reduce poverty? (1) Reducing subsidies (2) Promoting education (3) Increasing indirect taxes (4) Restricting employment opportunities
Which of the following is a consequence of poverty in India? (1) Increased literacy (2) Malnutrition (3) High per capita income (4) Industrial growth
Which of the following is a demographic cause of poverty in India? (1) High birth rate (2) High literacy rate (3) High per capita income (4) Low population growth
Fill in the blank: ________ is the inability to find work despite being willing and able to work, which is a major cause of poverty.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the lack of access to basic health services, which can be both a cause and effect of poverty.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the lack of basic education and skills, which is a major cause of poverty in India.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which people move from rural to urban areas, often leading to urban poverty due to lack of jobs and housing.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty in India is more prevalent in urban areas than in rural areas.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty in India is only due to economic factors.'
True or False: Poor implementation of government schemes can be a cause of continued poverty in India.
True or False: Regional disparities in development contribute to poverty in certain parts of India.
