Poverty as a Challenge

Poverty as a Challenge

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. What is poverty? Ans:- Poverty is a situation in which people are unable to get the minimum basic requirement...

11. Does the poverty line change? Ans:- Yes, the poverty line can change over time and varies by country. 12. Wh...

21. How many poor people were there in India in 2004-05? Ans:- There were 407 million poor people in 2004-05. 22...

31. What was the national poverty rate in India in 2011-12? Ans:- The national poverty rate was 21.9%. 32. Which...

41. When did India start seeing significant economic growth? Ans:- Since the 1980s. 42. What is MGNREGA? Ans...

51. What is the aim of Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana? Ans:- Its aim is to create self-employment opportunities for...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1. What do the poverty estimates from 1993-94 to 2011-12 show about poverty in India? Ans:- The poverty estimates...

2. How the policies of colonial government were responsible for poverty in India? Ans:- The policies of the co...

3. Explain how poverty begets more poverty. Ans:- Poverty leads to more poverty. It is both a cause and an effect...

4. Explain the principal measures taken in Punjab, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh to reduce poverty. Ans:- i. The m...

5. Why do poverty rates vary among different states in India? Ans:- Poverty rates vary among states due to differ...

6. What are some successful strategies used by states to reduce poverty? Ans:- Some states have successfully redu...

7. What is social exclusion, and how does it relate to poverty? Ans:- Social exclusion refers to the process wher...

8. What does vulnerability mean in the context of poverty, and who is affected? Ans:- Vulnerability in the contex...

9. Who are poor in the urban sector? Ans:- In the urban sector, the poor consist of rickshaw-pullers, cobblers, s...

10. What are the main challenges faced by Ram Saran's family due to poverty? Ans:- Ram Saran’s family faces many...

11. How does Lakha Singh's family cope with their financial situation? Ans:- Lakha Singh's family copes with thei...

12. Mention any three features of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005. Ans:- National Rural Employ...

13. Explain social exclusion concept of poverty. Ans:- i. This idea views poverty as when poor people can only l...

14. What are some trends observed in poverty rates in different regions? Ans:- Poverty rates show significant dif...

15. Give one positive and one negative side of poverty conditions in India, and mention the major weaknesses of poverty...

16. What strategies does the Indian government use to reduce poverty? Ans:- The Indian government uses two main s...

17. What do these cases reveal about the broader issue of poverty in India? Ans:- The cases of Ram Saran and Lakh...

18. How do social scientists measure poverty beyond income? Ans:- Social scientists now measure poverty using var...

19. Explain how the low level of education can be held responsible for poverty in India. Ans:- The low level of...

20. ‘‘There is a strong link between economic growth and poverty reduction.’’ Explain. Ans:- Economic growth exp...

21. How is the poverty line determined in India? Ans:- In India, the poverty line is determined by calculating th...

22. Why does the poverty line differ for rural and urban areas in India? Ans:- The poverty line differs for rural...

23. What changes occurred in global poverty levels between 2010 and 2019? Ans:- Between 2010 and 2019, the percen...

24. How did poverty levels change in South Asia from 2017 to 2021? Ans:- In South Asia, the proportion of people...

25. What is the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and how does it help people? Ans:...

26. What challenges do anti-poverty programs face in India? Ans:- Despite the good intentions behind anti-poverty...

27. What are the main challenges in reducing poverty in India today? Ans:- Despite progress in reducing poverty,...

28. How does economic growth contribute to poverty reduction in India? Ans:- Economic growth plays a crucial role...

29. What steps can be taken to address the broader concept of poverty beyond income? Ans:- To address poverty mor...

30. Describe the poverty trends in India since 1973. Ans:- i. The poverty ratio has significantly decreased from...

31. ‘‘In poor families all suffer but some suffer more than others.’’ Explain. Ans:- Analyzing poverty through...

32. Why are Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) considered the most vulnerable to poverty in India? An...

33. What are some inequalities faced within poor families in India? Ans:- Within poor families, there are inequal...

34. What are the methods to measure the poverty line? Ans:- Methods to measure poverty line- i. Expenditure metho...

35. Who are poor in the rural areas? Ans:- In rural areas, the poor consist of farm laborers, small and marginal...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. How do the cases of Ram Saran and Lakha Singh illustrate the various aspects of poverty in India? Ans:- The ca...

2. How do social exclusion and vulnerability contribute to the understanding of poverty? Ans:- A. Social Exclusio...

3. What is the concept of the poverty line, and how is it measured in India? Ans:- A. Definition of Poverty Line:...

4. How has India’s economic growth contributed to poverty reduction, and what role do targeted anti-poverty programs pla...

5. What are some key anti-poverty programs in India, and what challenges do they face in implementation? Ans:- In...

6. Discuss the key challenges in reducing poverty in India and the necessary steps needed to address these challenges....

7. Discuss any three measures to reduce poverty in India. Ans:- Three measures to reduce poverty are: i. More...

8. Explain the concepts of : (a) Social exclusion (b) Vulnerability Ans:- (a) Social Exclusion : This concept...

9. Explain three ways in which poverty can be estimated in India. Ans:- When establishing the poverty line in In...

10. Suggest some measures to reduce regional poverty. Ans:- ❑ Measures to reduce regional poverty: Several s...

11. Give brief account of inter-state disparities of poverty in India. Ans:- i. The disparities in poverty bet...

12. Explain any four causes of poverty. Ans:- Four causes of poverty are: i. Unemployment: As the population grow...

13. How is the regular growth of population one of the major causes of poverty? Ans:- The high population growth...

14. What is poverty line? Give the income for poverty line fixed for the rural and urban areas in India according to 200...

15. Discuss any three government programmes for poverty alleviation. Ans:- Three government programmes made for...

16. What are the main causes of poverty in India? Ans:- Main causes of poverty in India are:- i. Significant in...

17. What are the dimensions of poverty? Ans:- ❑ Dimensions of Poverty: i. Poverty means not having enough food...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Describe how the poverty line is estimated in India? Ans:- In India, the poverty line is estimated based on t...

2. Do you think that present methodology of poverty estimation is appropriate? Ans:- The methodology of poverty...

3. Describe poverty trends in India since 1973? Ans:- i. Overall decline in poverty: Since 1973, India has seen...

4. Discuss the major reasons for poverty in India? Ans:- The major reasons for poverty in India are: i. Colon...

5. Identify the social and economic groups which are most vulnerable to poverty in India. Ans:- The social gr...

6. Give an account of interstate disparities of poverty in India. Ans:- Poverty in India differs for different...

7. Describe global poverty trends. Ans:- i. Global poverty, defined as living on less than $2.15 per day, has...

8. Describe current government strategy of poverty alleviation? Ans:- One of the major objectives of Indian d...

9. Answer the following questions briefly. (i) What do you understand by human poverty? Ans:- Human pover...

SUMMARY

Introduction Poverty is one of the biggest challenges that independent India faces. We often see people who are poor in...

What is Poverty? 1. Basic Definition: Poverty is not just about being poor; it includes hunger and not having a place t...

Two Typical Cases of Poverty ❑ Urban Case: Ram Saran i. Ram Saran is a 33-year-old daily-wage laborer living in Ra...

Poverty as Seen by Social Scientists 1. Measuring Poverty: i. Traditionally, poverty was measured by looking at income...

Poverty Line 1. Definition: i. The "poverty line" is a common way to measure poverty based on income or consumption lev...

Poverty Estimates in India 1. Declining Poverty Ratios: i. There has been a significant decline in the percentage of pe...

Vulnerable Groups in Poverty 1. Unequal Poverty Across Groups: i. The number of people living below the poverty line is...

Story of Sivaraman 1. Background: Sivaraman lives in a small village near Karur town in Tamil Nadu, which is known for...

Inter-State Disparities 1. Uneven Poverty Rates: Poverty levels vary significantly among different states in India. Whi...

Global Poverty Scenario 1. Definition of Extreme Poverty: The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than...

Anti-Poverty Measures in India 1. Goal of Poverty Reduction: i. Reducing poverty is a major aim of India's development...

The Challenges Ahead in Poverty Reduction 1. Decline in Poverty: Poverty has decreased in India, but it remains a sign...