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.
Explain the term 'poverty trap'.
Explain the term 'vicious circle of poverty'.
Explain the trend of poverty ratio in India since independence.
Name any two government programmes aimed at poverty alleviation in India.
State one impact of poverty on education in India.
State one major limitation of using the poverty line as a measure of poverty.
State one reason why poverty persists in India despite economic growth.
What does the term 'income inequality' mean?
What is the main objective of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
What is the significance of the Lorenz Curve in the study of inequality?
