Economics: Poverty as a Challenge

Topics in this chapter

• Poverty Concepts and Measurement
• Poverty Trends and Disparities
• Vulnerability and Human Poverty
• Causes and Challenges of Poverty
• Anti-Poverty Programmes and Schemes
• Future Strategies for Poverty Reduction

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-E7C242

   Which of the following international organizations defines poverty line based on the minimum availability of the equivalent of $1.90 per person per day?

   1. A.World Health Organization (WHO)
   2. B.World Bank
   3. C.International Monetary Fund (IMF)
   4. D.United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-09B3DE

   In rural areas, the accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in India, as per the planning commission guidelines, is:

   1. A.2100 calories
   2. B.2400 calories
   3. C.2250 calories
   4. D.1800 calories
   See the answer and solution
3. Question 3Q-BE5188

   Which social groups are considered most vulnerable to poverty in India?

   1. A.Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households
   2. B.Salaried employees in the public sector
   3. C.Large landowners
   4. D.Urban industrialists
   See the answer and solution
4. Question 4Q-BBF4A8

   Which scheme was launched in 2005 with the aim of providing 100 days of wage employment to every household in rural areas?

   1. A.Prime Minister Rozgar Yojna (PMRY)
   2. B.Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
   3. C.Rural Employment Generation Programme (REGP)
   4. D.Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY)
   See the answer and solution
5. Question 5Q-CEC03B

   What does the concept of 'vulnerability' describe in the context of poverty?

   1. A.The current level of income of a household.
   2. B.The probability of certain communities or individuals of remaining or becoming poor in the coming years.
   3. C.The total number of people living below the poverty line at present.
   4. D.The exact calorie intake deficit of a family.
   See the answer and solution