Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge Short Questions | economics Class 9 CBSE

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Q1. What is poverty line?

It is the minimum income or consumption level needed to meet basic needs.
Used to identify people living in poverty.
Based on calorie intake and cost of living.
Updated using Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).

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Q2. Name any two causes of poverty.

High population growth.
Unequal land and wealth distribution.
Low productivity in agriculture.
Lack of access to education and employment.

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Q3. Define social exclusion.

Process where individuals are excluded from access to resources and opportunities.
Common among SCs, STs, women, and the disabled.
Causes discrimination and deepens poverty.
Affects participation in society and economy.

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Q4. What is meant by vulnerability?

Likelihood of falling into poverty due to uncertain events.
Affected by health issues, natural disasters, unemployment.
Casual workers are highly vulnerable.
Women and elderly in poor families are also vulnerable.

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Q5. Name any two government schemes for poverty alleviation.

MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act).
PM Ujjwala Yojana (LPG connections).
Mid-Day Meal Scheme (school nutrition).
PM Poshan (nutrition for students).

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Q6. Who are the poorest in rural India?

Landless labourers.
Casual farm workers.
Small and marginal farmers.
SCs, STs, and women-headed households.

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Q7. What is disguised unemployment?

More people working than required.
Common in agriculture and family work.
Extra workers do not add to output.
Leads to low productivity and hidden joblessness.

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Q8. What does MPI stand for?

Multidimensional Poverty Index.
Measures poverty in terms of health, education, and living standards.
Introduced to replace traditional income-based poverty line.
Covers 12 indicators.

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Q9. What is Head Count Ratio?

Percentage of people living below the poverty line.
Used to measure the extent of poverty.
Higher HCR means more people are poor.
Helps in comparison between regions or time periods.

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Q10. What is meant by human poverty?

Poverty in terms of lack of education, healthcare, and dignity.
Goes beyond material poverty or income.
Affects quality of life and participation in society.
Includes social and emotional deprivation.

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Chapter 3: Poverty as a Challenge | Short Questions

Q1. What is poverty line?

Q2. Name any two causes of poverty.

Q3. Define social exclusion.

Q4. What is meant by vulnerability?

Q5. Name any two government schemes for poverty alleviation.

Q6. Who are the poorest in rural India?

Q7. What is disguised unemployment?

Q8. What does MPI stand for?

Q9. What is Head Count Ratio?

Q10. What is meant by human poverty?