Trends in Poverty and Inequality in India
Economics ⇒ Poverty and Inequality
Trends in Poverty and Inequality in India starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define poverty line as used in the context of India.
Describe one major limitation of using the poverty line to measure poverty.
Describe the impact of poverty on education in India.
Describe the impact of poverty on women in India.
Explain how unemployment contributes to poverty in India.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Explain the impact of land reforms on poverty reduction in India.
Explain the relationship between poverty and health outcomes in India.
Which committee is associated with the estimation of poverty in India? (1) Tendulkar Committee (2) Malhotra Committee (3) Verma Committee (4) Shah Committee
Which of the following best describes the trend in income inequality in India since the 1990s? (1) Decreasing (2) Constant (3) Increasing (4) Fluctuating
Which of the following is a challenge in measuring poverty in India? (1) Availability of data (2) Uniform consumption patterns (3) Fixed poverty line (4) No regional differences
Which of the following is a characteristic of inequality in India? (1) Equal access to resources (2) Unequal distribution of wealth (3) Universal healthcare (4) High per capita income for all
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty focuses on providing basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a government initiative to provide employment to rural households in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a measure of income inequality within a population, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality).
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a multidimensional approach to measuring poverty, considering health, education, and living standards.
True or False: Income inequality can lead to social unrest and instability.
True or False: The Gini coefficient of India has always remained below 0.5.
True or False: The Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) considers only income as a measure of poverty.
True or False: The poverty ratio in India has shown a declining trend since the 1970s.
