Poverty as a Challenge: Chapter Overview

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What is the chapter 'Poverty as a Challenge' about?

The social and economic dimensions of poverty in India (correct)

Case studies on poverty in India

The impact of poverty on the global economy

Government policies to eradicate poverty in India

How is poverty illustrated in the chapter?

Through theoretical perspectives on the concept of poverty

Through statistical data on global poverty rates

Through interviews with poverty-stricken individuals

Through case studies of people living in poverty in India (correct)

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

It highlights the failure of anti-poverty measures in India

It emphasizes the need for international aid for India

It shows that poverty is a global problem

It illustrates the severity of the poverty challenge in India (correct)

What does the text imply about poverty in India?

It impacts approximately 270 million people Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the chapter broaden the official concept of poverty?

By including human poverty as part of the concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of income for Ram Saran's family?

Part-time work for both Ram Saran and his wife Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ram Saran have to send money home to his old parents?

To support his parents as they are unable to work Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lakha Singh have to start earning at the age of 10?

To support his family financially Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by both Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

Having enough food for the entire family Signup and view all the answers

What role do the children play in the families of Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

They take care of the younger siblings and contribute to the family income Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the chapter 'Poverty as a Challenge'?

Causes of poverty and anti-poverty measures in India Signup and view all the answers

What does the chapter illustrate through the concept of the poverty line?

Trends in poverty in India and the world Signup and view all the answers

Why is it stated that every fifth person in India is poor?

To indicate the seriousness of the poverty challenge in India Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

It emphasizes the severity of the poverty issue in India Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the chapter broaden the official concept of poverty?

By expanding the concept to include human poverty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of income for Ram Saran's family?

His wife's part-time job as a maid Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by both Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

Lack of access to healthcare Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lakha Singh have to start earning at the age of 10?

Due to erratic work and income in the family Signup and view all the answers

What does Ram Saran have to do for his old parents who live in a village near Ramgarh?

Send money home Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

It underscores the magnitude and complexity of poverty in India Signup and view all the answers

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What is the chapter 'Poverty as a Challenge' about?

How is poverty illustrated in the chapter?

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

What does the text imply about poverty in India?

In what way does the chapter broaden the official concept of poverty?

What is the main source of income for Ram Saran's family?

Why does Ram Saran have to send money home to his old parents?

Why did Lakha Singh have to start earning at the age of 10?

What is a common challenge faced by both Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

What role do the children play in the families of Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

What is the main focus of the chapter 'Poverty as a Challenge'?

What does the chapter illustrate through the concept of the poverty line?

Why is it stated that every fifth person in India is poor?

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

In what way does the chapter broaden the official concept of poverty?

What is the main source of income for Ram Saran's family?

What is a common challenge faced by both Ram Saran and Lakha Singh?

Why did Lakha Singh have to start earning at the age of 10?

What does Ram Saran have to do for his old parents who live in a village near Ramgarh?

What is the significance of India having the largest single concentration of the poor in the world?

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