CBSE Questions for Class 12 Commerce Economics Poverty Quiz 3 - MCQExams.com

In the following country, growth in population is considered desirable _______.
  • India
  • Australia
  • China
  • All of above
Indian Population has over the years, shown a growth rate of _________.
  • more than 2% pa.
  • less then 2% p.a.
  • exactly 2% p.a.
  • none of the above
Over the years, the percentage of Indian population below poverty line has _______.
  • decreased
  • increased
  • remained constant
  • has not shown any specific trend
Which of the following measure (s) necessary to eradicate poverty in India?
  • More employment opportunities
  • Minimum needs programme
  • Social security programmes
  • All of above
Following the recommendation of the Task Force on Projection of Minimum Needs and Effective Consumption Demand, the poverty line is defined as "the per capita monthly expenditure needed to obtain the consumption of ______ calories per-capita per day in rural areas and _____ in urban areas in the base year 1973-74."
  • 2,100,3,200
  • 3,200,2,500
  • 2,400,2,100
  • 3,400,3,100
Poverty can be defined as a situation in which _______.
  • a person earns below Rs 5,000 p.m
  • a person earns below Rs 7,000 p.m
  • a person is able to fulfill their basic maximum requirement of life
  • a person is unable to fulfill even their basic minimum requirements of life
Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) was launched for rural backward blocks situated in ______________ areas.
  • drought-prone
  • desert
  • tribal and hilly
  • all of the above
'Poverty ismore restrictive and limiting than anything else. If poverty and low standards continue then democracy, for all its fine institutions and ideals; ceases to be a liberating force. It must therefore aim continuously at the eradication of poverty and its companion unemployment. In other words, political democracy is not enough. It must develop into economic democracy also'. 

Which of the following is not implied by the above passage? 
  • Democracy has ceased to be a liberating force.
  • Democracy should aim to eliminate poverty.
  • Poverty and unemployment go hand in hand.
  • Political democracy should develop into economic democracy.
Which one of the following is a cause of Poverty in India?
  • Abundant Population.
  • Abundant Natural Resources.
  • Abundant Inequalities in Distribution of Income.
  • Abundant Surplus Manpower in Agriculture.
In relative poverty, the concept of poverty is related to distribution of____.
  • income
    • consumption expenditure
  • ether (a) or (b)
  • neither (a) nor (B)
Minimum level of consumption standard laid down is called as________.
  • consumption standard
  • demand levels
  • income line
  • poverty line
Minimum Standard of living is identified in the determination of____.
  • absolute poverty
  • relative poverty
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
Causes for poverty include___.
  • dependence on agriculture
  • poor levels of education and skills
  • economic backwardness
  • all of the above
Which of these is not a cause for Poverty?
  • Feudalistic system of bonded labour.
  • Subsistence level of earning in agriculture.
  • Improved medical facilities.
  • Stagnation of rural areas.
Relative poverty is relevent for____.
  • developed countries
  • under- developed
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
In the context of Poverty, BPL stands for __________.
  • budget - price line
  • below poverty line
  • budgetary policy imits
  • none of the above
Absolute Poverty is relevant for___.
  • developed countries
  • less developed countries
  • both (a) and (b)
  • neither (a) nor (b)
Which of the following can't remove poverty in India?
  • Population control.
  • Increase in production.
  • Govt subsidies.
  • Equitable distribution.
Identify the incorrect statement.
  • The problems of poverty and unemployment are inter-related.
  • The problem of poverty has been solved in India.
  • Growing population has also contributed to the problem of poverty in India.
  • None of the above.
Which of the following means relative poverty?
  • The number of people living below a certain income threshold.
  • The number of households unable to afford certain basic goods and services.
  • The extent to which a household's financial resources fall below a certain average income threshold given for the economy.
  • People given poverty certificates by the government.
_______________ have been given a special place in the Indian government's industrialisation programme.
  • Small-scale industries
  • Heavy industries
  • Jute industries
  • None of the above
Poverty line means a person must have how many calories per day in rural areas?
  • 2400
  • 2100
  • 2000
  • 2200
Which of the following measures cannot remove poverty?
  • Population control
  • Government subsidies
  • Increase in production
  • Equitable distribution
Until the fourth five-year plan the government placed emphasis on ____________.
  • economic growth
  • stability
  • eradication of poverty
  • social welfare
Economic development would be meaningless unless the growth ultimately reaches the ___________.
  • rich strata of the society
  • masses
  • business firms
  • government
According to the Planning Commission using Mixed Recall Period prople were below poverty line in $$2009 - 10$$.
  • $$42$$
  • $$26$$
  • $$37$$
  • $$37.2$$
Population control is vital for _____________.
  • capital formation
  • creation of wealth
  • poverty eradication
  • physical capital formation
Economic growth can be equated with poverty reduction.
  • True
  • False
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) is implemented on the grass root level by ___________.
  • State Government
  • Gram Panchayats
  • District Magistrate
  • Municipal Corporations
___________________ was launched in 2000-01 to focus on five critical areas, which are health, primary education, drinking water, housing and rural roads
  • MGNREGA
  • Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY)
  • Food for Work Programme (FWP)
  • Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY)
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