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Causes of Widespread Poverty in India
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Causes of Widespread Poverty in India

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How did the low rate of economic growth affect job opportunities and incomes in India?

Resulted in less job opportunities and low growth rate of incomes

What factors contributed to the low growth rate of per capita income in India?

High growth rate of population and low economic growth

What historical reason contributed to the low level of economic development in India under British colonial administration?

Ruining traditional handicrafts and discouraging development of industries like textiles

What two factors perpetuated the cycle of poverty in India?

<p>Failure to promote economic growth and population control</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the effects of the Green revolution on job opportunities in India?

<p>Created many job opportunities in the agriculture sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of people's inability to find proper jobs in cities?

<p>Many people started working as rickshaw pullers, vendors, construction workers, domestic servants, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the living situation for people with irregular small incomes in cities?

<p>Started living in slums on the outskirts of the cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the spread of irrigation and the Green revolution achieve in India?

<p>Created many job opportunities in the agriculture sector, limited to some parts of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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