Economics: Poverty as a Challenge · Class 9 · CBSE Social Science
Which social groups are considered most vulnerable to poverty in India?
Practice question from Economics: Poverty as a Challenge (Class 9 · CBSE Social Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-BE5188
Which social groups are considered most vulnerable to poverty in India?
- A.Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe householdsCorrect answer
- B.Salaried employees in the public sector
- C.Large landowners
- D.Urban industrialists
Solution
Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) households are vulnerable social groups facing higher risks of poverty in India due to historical social exclusion and lack of asset ownership.
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