Poverty and Unemployment AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Indian Economy

Poverty and Unemployment MCQ Questions


1.
Poverty is defined as a situation in which a person is unable to meet his/her ______________.
A.
Basic needs
B.
Personal desires
C.
Luxuries
D.
Social obligations
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ANSWER :
A. Basic needs
2.
In India, the poverty line is determined based on the ______________.
A.
Income level
B.
Consumption level
C.
Assets owned
D.
Employment rate
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ANSWER :
B. Consumption level
3.
Poverty in India is mainly measured in terms of ______________.
A.
Wealth inequality
B.
Employment rate
C.
Quality of life
D.
Income and consumption
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ANSWER :
D. Income and consumption
4.
According to the 2011-12 report, the poverty ratio in India was estimated to be approximately ______________.
A.
50%
B.
35.30%
C.
40%
D.
21.90%
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ANSWER :
D. 21.90%
5.
In India, poverty is concentrated more in the ______________.
A.
North Indian states
B.
Urban areas
C.
Coastal regions
D.
Rural areas
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ANSWER :
D. Rural areas
6.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for poverty in India?
A.
Unemployment
B.
Excessive consumption
C.
Low levels of education
D.
High population growth
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ANSWER :
B. Excessive consumption