Poverty as a Challenge Chapter Overview

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What is the approximate number of people living in poverty in India as of 2011-12?

270 million (correct)

350 million

150 million

200 million

Which term is used to broaden the official concept of poverty in the chapter?

Economic poverty

Social poverty

Human poverty (correct)

Technical poverty

What is the occupation of Ram Saran, a person mentioned in the text in the urban case of poverty?

Dhobi (Laundry worker)

Construction site supervisor

Street vendor

Daily-wage labourer in a wheat flour mill (correct)

What is one of the common challenges faced by poor families in India, as mentioned in the text?

Lack of access to clean water Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main focuses of the chapter regarding poverty-stricken families?

Income generation Signup and view all the answers

What is the poverty ratio in Odisha based on the information provided?

33.7% Signup and view all the answers

Which states had poverty levels above the all-India poverty level in 2011-12?

Madhya Pradesh and Assam Signup and view all the answers

Which states have seen a significant decline in poverty according to the text?

Kerala, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and West Bengal Signup and view all the answers

What has Kerala primarily focused on for poverty reduction?

Human resource development Signup and view all the answers

Which states have high urban poverty rates according to the information provided?

Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Scheduled Tribe individuals below the poverty line in India according to the text?

43% Signup and view all the answers

Which group has seen a decline in poverty in the 1990s among the mentioned vulnerable groups in India?

Scheduled Tribes Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of urban casual labourers in India are below the poverty line?

34% Signup and view all the answers

What is the poverty rate among casual labour farm workers residing in rural areas?

34% Signup and view all the answers

Which social groups are highlighted as the most vulnerable to poverty in India according to the text?

Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which country has seen the most significant reduction in the proportion of people living in extreme economic poverty over the past few decades?

China Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most likely challenge faced by old people in a poor family in India?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Based on the case study, what is the primary factor contributing to Lakha's family's poverty?

Chronic illness and inability to access healthcare Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a dimension of poverty in the given case study?

Homelessness and lack of permanent shelter Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the most likely source of income for Lakha's family?

Wages earned from daily labor on farms Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not mentioned in the text as a place where poor people are ill-treated in India?

Schools Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a social indicator used to look at poverty?

Average household income Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a social indicator used to analyze poverty in India?

Average household expenditure Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a reason why poor people in India are ill-treated?

They have high-paying jobs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers