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 way in which inequality can be reduced in India.
Describe the impact of economic reforms of 1991 on poverty trends in India.
Describe the relationship between poverty and unemployment in India.
Explain how inequality can affect economic growth.
Explain how land reforms can help reduce poverty in India.
Explain the difference between absolute poverty and relative poverty.
Explain the role of education in reducing poverty and inequality in India.
Which committee is associated with the estimation of poverty in India in 2011? (1) Tendulkar Committee (2) Rangarajan Committee (3) Lakdawala Committee (4) Dandekar Committee
Which of the following indices is used to measure inequality? (1) Human Development Index (2) Gini Coefficient (3) Consumer Price Index (4) Wholesale Price Index
Which of the following is a direct poverty alleviation programme? (1) Public Distribution System (2) Mid-Day Meal Scheme (3) MGNREGA (4) National Rural Health Mission
Which of the following is a feature of relative poverty? (1) Fixed poverty line (2) Comparison with others in society (3) Based on calorie intake (4) None of the above
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty focuses on providing basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.
Fill in the blank: The ________ approach to poverty focuses on the lack of basic capabilities rather than just income.
Fill in the blank: The ________ Committee recommended a new method for measuring poverty in India in 2009.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is a graphical representation of income distribution used to measure inequality.
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty and inequality are interrelated but not the same.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty in India is more prevalent in rural areas than in urban areas.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Poverty is only an economic issue.'
State whether the following statement is true or false: 'The Gini coefficient ranges from 0 to 1.'
