From Poverty to Privilege

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What is the implication of the political mantra 'Garibi hatao' in the context of poverty eradication?

  • Poverty can never be eradicated
  • Politicians only give handouts during election time
  • Poor people are a vote bank for politicians (correct)
  • BPL is the only criterion for measuring poverty

What is the name of the school in Gurgaon that changed its nomenclature to reflect a change in mindset?

  • PHH (correct)
  • PHS
  • EWS
  • BPL

What is the author's argument for replacing 'poverty' with 'privilege'?

  • To patronize the poor
  • To be politically correct
  • To demand economic security as a right (correct)
  • To exclude economically weak individuals

What is the new name for the government-run school in Gurgaon?

<p>PHH (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the political mantra 'Garibi hatao'?

<p>Poverty will always exist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's suggestion for replacing the term 'poverty' with 'privilege'?

<p>It is a way of proclaiming economic security as a right and privilege (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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