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Class 12 Commerce Economics
Poverty
Quiz 3
In the following country, growth in population is considered desirable _______.
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India
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Australia
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China
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All of above
Indian Population has over the years, shown a growth rate of _________.
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more than 2% pa.
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less then 2% p.a.
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exactly 2% p.a.
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none of the above
Over the years, the percentage of Indian population below poverty line has _______.
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decreased
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increased
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remained constant
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has not shown any specific trend
Explanation
Estimates of poverty made by the Planning Commission from 1973-74 to 1999-2000 are given in above table for the national level. The poverty ratio has declined to around 38.9 percent in 1987-88 and to 36 percent in 1993-94. The poverty ratio for All India has declined to 26 percent in 1999-2000. Thus over the years, the percentage of Indian population below the poverty line has decreased.
Which of the following measure (s) necessary to eradicate poverty in India?
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More employment opportunities
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Minimum needs programme
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Social security programmes
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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."
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2,100,3,200
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3,200,2,500
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2,400,2,100
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3,400,3,100
Explanation
In 1979, the poverty line was defined by the Task Force on Projection of Minimum Needs and Effective Consumption Demand as per capita consumption expenses level meeting the typical per capita every day calorie necessity of
2,400 kcal per capita daily in rural areas
and 2,100 kcal per capita daily in urban areas. Hence, correct answer is option C.
Poverty can be defined as a situation in which _______.
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a person earns below Rs 5,000 p.m
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a person earns below Rs 7,000 p.m
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a person is able to fulfill their basic maximum requirement of life
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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.
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drought-prone
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desert
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tribal and hilly
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all of the above
Explanation
The Employment Assurance Scheme was launched on 2nd October, 1993 in 1778 identified backward blocks situated in
drought prone, desert, tribal and hill areas
where the revamped public distribution system was in operation.
Hence, option D is correct.
'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?
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Democracy has ceased to be a liberating force.
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Democracy should aim to eliminate poverty.
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Poverty and unemployment go hand in hand.
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Political democracy should develop into economic democracy.
Explanation
Option (a) states that 'democracy has ceased to be a liberating force'. Thus , option (a) fails to convey the meaning implied in the argument and is incorrect.
Which one of the following is a cause of Poverty in India?
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Abundant Population.
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Abundant Natural Resources.
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Abundant Inequalities in Distribution of Income.
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Abundant Surplus Manpower in Agriculture.
Explanation
The causes of poverty are-
1Distribution of income is unequal which causes high poverty in the economy. The rich becomes richer and poor becomes poorer. This inequality increase gap between rich and poor.
Over population, abundant natural resources and surplus manpower in agriculture are not the cuase of poverty.
Hence, option C is correct.
In relative poverty, the concept of poverty is related to distribution of____.
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income
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consumption expenditure
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ether (a) or (b)
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neither (a) nor (B)
Minimum level of consumption standard laid down is called as________.
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consumption standard
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demand levels
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income line
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poverty line
Minimum Standard of living is identified in the determination of____.
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absolute poverty
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relative poverty
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both (a) and (b)
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neither (a) nor (b)
Explanation
Absolute poverty is a state in which a person or family is highly deprived of the basic needs making their livelihood difficult. Hence, correct answer is option A.
Causes for poverty include___.
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dependence on agriculture
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poor levels of education and skills
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economic backwardness
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all of the above
Explanation
There are many causes that lead to poverty:
1:The constant rise in population
2:Unemployment.
3:Poor growth rate
4:Lack of capital
5:Excessive debts in rural areas
6:Poor Education
7:The pressure of constant inflation
8:Dependence on agriculture
9:Ineffective implementation of the policies and reforms
Hence d is the correct answer.
Which of these is not a cause for Poverty?
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Feudalistic system of bonded labour.
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Subsistence level of earning in agriculture.
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Improved medical facilities.
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Stagnation of rural areas.
Explanation
Poverty is a state where an individual is not able to fulfill the basic requirement of food, shelter, clothing, health and education. Feudalistic system of bonded labour, substance level of earning in agriculture, stagnation of rural areas are the causes of poverty. Raising minimum wage system, Health and education benefits to all will help to reduce poverty.
Option C is correct.
Relative poverty is relevent for____.
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developed countries
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under- developed
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both (a) and (b)
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neither (a) nor (b)
In the context of Poverty, BPL stands for __________.
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budget - price line
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below poverty line
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budgetary policy imits
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none of the above
Explanation
BPL stands for below poverty line.
The poverty line is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country.
It is an economic benchmark related to threshold income. It is fixed by the Government of India.
Hence b is the correct answer.
Absolute Poverty is relevant for___.
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developed countries
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less developed countries
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both (a) and (b)
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neither (a) nor (b)
Explanation
Absolute Poverty is relevant for less developed countries.
It occurs when household income is below a certain level, which makes it impossible for the person or family to meet basic needs of life including food, shelter, safe drinking water, education, healthcare, etc.
Hence b is the correct option.
Which of the following can't remove poverty in India?
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Population control.
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Increase in production.
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Govt subsidies.
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Equitable distribution.
Identify the incorrect statement.
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The problems of poverty and unemployment are inter-related.
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The problem of poverty has been solved in India.
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Growing population has also contributed to the problem of poverty in India.
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None of the above.
Explanation
The incorrect statement is that "the problem of poverty has been solved in India", since the problem still exists in India.
Which of the following means relative poverty?
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The number of people living below a certain income threshold.
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The number of households unable to afford certain basic goods and services.
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The extent to which a household's financial resources fall below a certain average income threshold given for the economy.
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People given poverty certificates by the government.
Explanation
Relative Poverty refers to the standard of living compared to economic standards of living within the same surroundings.
It will vary from region to region. Relatively poor are those who can manage the basics but are still not quite into the category of middle class.
Hence c is the correct answer.
_______________ have been given a special place in the Indian government's industrialisation programme.
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Small-scale industries
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Heavy industries
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Jute industries
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None of the above
Explanation
Small-scale industries
have been given a special place in the Indian government's industrialisation programme.
Small-scale industries help the government in increasing infrastructures and manufacturing industries.
It improves the growth of the country by increasing urban and rural growth.
Hence a is the correct option.
Poverty line means a person must have how many calories per day in rural areas?
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2400
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2100
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2000
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2200
Which of the following measures cannot remove poverty?
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Population control
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Government subsidies
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Increase in production
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Equitable distribution
Until the fourth five-year plan the government placed emphasis on ____________.
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economic growth
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stability
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eradication of poverty
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social welfare
Economic development would be meaningless unless the growth ultimately reaches the ___________.
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rich strata of the society
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masses
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business firms
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government
According to the Planning Commission using Mixed Recall Period prople were below poverty line in $$2009 - 10$$.
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$$42$$
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$$26$$
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$$37$$
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$$37.2$$
Population control is vital for _____________.
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capital formation
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creation of wealth
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poverty eradication
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physical capital formation
Economic growth can be equated with poverty reduction.
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True
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False
Explanation
Reducing the poverty rate could also increase economic growth.
Economics growth reduce poverty rates because growth has little impact on income inequality.
Hence it is false.
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY) is implemented on the grass root level by ___________.
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State Government
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Gram Panchayats
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District Magistrate
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Municipal Corporations
Explanation
JGSY has been designed to improve the quality of life of the rural poor by providing them additional gainful employment.
The programme is being implemented entirely at the village panchayat level. District Rural Development Agencies (DRDAs)/Zila Parishads (ZPs) will release the funds including state matching share directly to village panchayats.
Hence, option B is correct.
___________________ was launched in 2000-01 to focus on five critical areas, which are health, primary education, drinking water, housing and rural roads
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MGNREGA
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Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY)
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Food for Work Programme (FWP)
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Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY)
Explanation
Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana (PMGY) was launched in 2000-01 to focus on five critical areas, which are health, primary education, drinking water, housing and rural roads.
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