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JOSEPH’S DAY & RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL
ECONOMICS: Chapter – 3 (POVERTY) GRADE 9
1. What is the most common measure used to identify the poor in India?
a) Income level
b) Educational background
c) Occupation
d) Age
2. What is the poverty line?
a) The line that separates the rich and the poor
b) The line that represents the average income of a country
c) The minimum level of income required to meet basic needs
d) The maximum level of income beyond which one is considered wealthy
3. Which of the following is NOT a cause of poverty?
a) Lack of education and skills
b) Unemployment
c) Unequal distribution of resources
d) Access to healthcare facilities
4. Which state in India has the highest poverty rate?
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Bihar
d) Gujarat
5. What is the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) aimed at?
a) Reducing poverty by providing employment opportunities in rural areas
b) Providing free education to children from poor families
c) Promoting industrial growth in urban areas
d) Ensuring equal distribution of land among the poor
6. What is the purpose of the Public Distribution System (PDS)?
a) Providing healthcare facilities to the poor
b) Promoting education among the poor
c) Distributing essential food items to the poor at subsidized rates
d) Creating employment opportunities for the poor
7. Which of the following is a direct measure of poverty?
a) Literacy rate
b) Unemployment rate
c) Infant mortality rate
d) Poverty ratio
8. What is the Human Development Index (HDI) used for?
a) Measuring the income level of individuals
b) Identifying the causes of poverty
c) Evaluating the overall development of a country
d) Assessing the quality of education in a region
9. Which of the following is an example of a poverty alleviation program in India?
a) Mid-day meal scheme
b) Aadhaar card registration
c) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
d) Make in India campaign
10. What is the role of education in poverty alleviation?
a) It ensures equal distribution of resources
b) It provides employment opportunities for the poor
c) It increases the poverty rate
d) It helps in acquiring skills and improving income levels
11. What does the term "vulnerable groups" refer to?
a) Groups of people who are at risk of falling into poverty
b) Groups of people who are responsible for causing poverty
c) Groups of people who are unaffected by poverty
d) Groups of people who are wealthy and privileged
12. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of poverty?
a) Income poverty
b) Health poverty
c) Education poverty
d) Social poverty
13. Which state in India has the lowest poverty rate?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerela
d) Odisha
14. What is the significance of self-help groups (SHGs) in poverty alleviation?
a) They provide financial assistance to the rich
b) They promote unity among the poor
c) They increase the dependency of the poor on others
d) They exploit the poor for their own benefit
15. What is the role of the government in poverty alleviation?
a) Providing direct cash transfers to the poor
b) Offering free healthcare to the poor
c) Implementing policies and programs to reduce poverty
d) Leaving poverty alleviation solely to non-governmental organizations
16. Which of the following is a common indicator used to measure poverty?
a) Literacy rate
b) Per capita income
c) Life expectancy
d) Poverty line
17. The poverty line in India is determined based on:
a) Income levels
b) Caloric intake
c) Housing conditions
d) Employment status
18. Which of the following is not a factor contributing to poverty?
a) Unemployment
b) Illiteracy
c) Inflation
d) High literacy rate
19. Which sector employs the largest number of poor people in India?
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Services
d) Technology
20. What is the main objective of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)?
a) Provide housing
b) Provide food security
c) Provide guaranteed employment
d) Provide free education
21. Which state in India has the highest percentage of poor people?
a) Kerala
b) Punjab
c) Bihar
d) Gujarat
22. Which program was launched to provide free midday meals to school children?
a) Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
b) Midday Meal Scheme
c) Public Distribution System (PDS)
d) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
23. Which of the following is a feature of poverty alleviation programs in India?
a) Focus on urban areas only
b) Provision of subsidies for luxury goods
c) Emphasis on sustainable development
d) Exclusively for high-income groups
24. Which organization in India is responsible for estimating the poverty line?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
25. What is the aim of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in India?
a) To distribute free textbooks
b) To provide subsidized food grains
c) To offer free healthcare
d) To provide employment opportunities
