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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Describe how lack of education can lead to poverty in India.
Describe how seasonal unemployment in agriculture can lead to poverty.
Describe the impact of low agricultural productivity on poverty in India.
Explain how gender inequality can contribute to poverty in India.
Explain how lack of access to credit can keep people in poverty.
Explain how lack of awareness about government schemes can keep people in poverty.
Explain how lack of infrastructure such as roads and electricity can cause poverty in rural India.
Explain how migration from rural to urban areas can sometimes increase poverty.
What is one of the main historical causes of poverty in India? (1) Colonial rule, (2) Industrialization, (3) Green Revolution, (4) Urbanization
Which of the following government policies contributed to poverty during colonial times? (1) Land revenue system, (2) Free education, (3) Public health campaigns, (4) Industrial subsidies
Which of the following is a consequence of poverty in India? (1) Malnutrition, (2) High literacy, (3) Good health, (4) Wealth accumulation
Which of the following is a demographic factor contributing to poverty in India? (1) High birth rate, (2) Low literacy rate, (3) Both (1) and (2), (4) None of these
Fill in the blank: ________ is a major cause of poverty in India, where people do not have regular work throughout the year.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the inability to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process by which people move from rural areas to cities, often leading to urban poverty.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the term for people who are employed but do not earn enough to meet their basic needs.
True or False: Lack of social security measures can increase poverty in India.
True or False: Poor health can reduce a person's ability to work and earn, leading to poverty.
True or False: Poor infrastructure in rural areas can contribute to poverty.
True or False: Regional disparities in development can lead to poverty in some areas of India.
