5 Questions
What is the main challenge discussed in the chapter?
The main challenge discussed in the chapter is poverty, specifically the issue of poverty in independent India.
How is poverty illustrated in the chapter?
Poverty is illustrated through examples, and the chapter also discusses poverty trends in India and the world using the concept of the poverty line.
What is the official concept of poverty broadened into at the end of the chapter?
The official concept of poverty is broadened into human poverty at the end of the chapter.
How many people in India were estimated to be living in poverty in 2011-12?
Roughly 270 million (or 27 crore) people in India were estimated to be living in poverty in 2011-12.
Can you provide an example of a typical case of poverty discussed in the chapter?
One typical case of poverty discussed is that of Ram Saran, a daily-wage labourer in a wheat flour mill near Ranchi in Jharkhand, who earns around Rs 1,500 a month when he finds employment.
Test your knowledge on the multi-dimensional problem of poverty in India. This quiz covers poverty trends, causes, anti-poverty measures, and concepts from social sciences related to poverty.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
