39 Questions
What is the approximate number of people living in poverty in India as of 2011-12?
270 million
Which term is used to broaden the official concept of poverty in the chapter?
Human poverty
What is the occupation of Ram Saran, a person mentioned in the text in the urban case of poverty?
Daily-wage labourer in a wheat flour mill
What is one of the common challenges faced by poor families in India, as mentioned in the text?
Lack of access to clean water
What is one of the main focuses of the chapter regarding poverty-stricken families?
Income generation
What is the poverty ratio in Odisha based on the information provided?
33.7%
Which states had poverty levels above the all-India poverty level in 2011-12?
Madhya Pradesh and Assam
Which states have seen a significant decline in poverty according to the text?
Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and West Bengal
What has Kerala primarily focused on for poverty reduction?
Human resource development
Which states have high urban poverty rates according to the information provided?
Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
What is the percentage of Scheduled Tribe individuals below the poverty line in India according to the text?
43%
Which group has seen a decline in poverty in the 1990s among the mentioned vulnerable groups in India?
Scheduled Tribes
What proportion of urban casual labourers in India are below the poverty line?
34%
What is the poverty rate among casual labour farm workers residing in rural areas?
34%
Which social groups are highlighted as the most vulnerable to poverty in India according to the text?
Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes
What was the primary reason for the perpetuation of the cycle of poverty in India, according to the text?
Lack of economic growth and population control
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Green Revolution on job opportunities in India?
It created job opportunities only in some parts of India
What was the primary reason for the emergence of urban slums in India, according to the text?
Lack of affordable housing options for the urban poor
Which of the following factors was identified in the text as a major reason for income inequality in India?
Unequal distribution of land and other resources
What was the primary impact of the lack of job opportunities in the industrial sector, according to the text?
It forced the urban poor to seek employment in the informal sector
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the inter-state disparities in poverty in India?
Differences in the cost of living across states
Which country has seen the most significant reduction in the proportion of people living in extreme economic poverty over the past few decades?
China
What is the likely impact of poverty on the educational attainment of children in a family?
The children are likely to drop out of school early to contribute to the family's income
Which of the following is the most likely challenge faced by old people in a poor family in India?
All of the above
Which of the following strategies is most likely to help a poor family in India generate income and improve their economic condition?
Diversifying the family's income sources through entrepreneurship and skill development
Based on the case study, what is the primary factor contributing to Lakha's family's poverty?
Chronic illness and inability to access healthcare
Which of the following statements accurately represents the educational challenges faced by Lakha's family?
Lakha was unable to attend school due to the need to contribute to the family's income from a young age
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dimension of poverty in the given case study?
Homelessness and lack of permanent shelter
Based on the information provided, what is the most likely source of income for Lakha's family?
Wages earned from daily labor on farms
Which of the following statements best describes the typical case of poverty illustrated by Lakha's family?
Poverty is a multi-dimensional issue involving various interrelated factors
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a place where poor people are ill-treated in India?
Schools
Which of the following is not considered a social indicator used to look at poverty?
Average household income
What is the main idea behind the concept of social exclusion as discussed in the text?
Poverty is both a cause and a consequence of the poor being socially excluded
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a challenge faced by independent India when it comes to poverty?
Providing equal access to healthcare for all citizens
Which of the following is not considered a social indicator used to analyze poverty in India?
Average household expenditure
Which of the following statements about poverty in India is not supported by the information provided in the text?
The Indian government has made significant progress in reducing poverty since independence
Which of the following is not a reason why poor people in India are ill-treated?
They have high-paying jobs
Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a social indicator used to analyze poverty in India?
Lack of access to affordable housing
Which of the following is not a reason why poverty is now analyzed using social exclusion and vulnerability?
Poverty is a temporary condition that can be easily overcome
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