Poverty and Unemployment AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Indian Economy

Poverty and Unemployment MCQ Questions


7.
The poverty line in India is determined based on the income required to purchase a fixed quantity of ______________.
A.
Public services
B.
Luxury goods
C.
Essential goods and services
D.
Medical services
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ANSWER :
C. Essential goods and services
8.
The planning commission in India defines poverty based on the ______________.
A.
Occupation
B.
Income level
C.
Consumption level
D.
Age group
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ANSWER :
C. Consumption level
9.
The poverty ratio in India is ______________.
A.
The literacy rate
B.
The unemployment rate
C.
The employment rate
D.
The percentage of population below the poverty line
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ANSWER :
D. The percentage of population below the poverty line
10.
According to the 2011 Census, the poverty rate in India was estimated at ______________.
A.
30.50%
B.
21.90%
C.
28.30%
D.
40%
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ANSWER :
B. 21.90%
11.
People living below the poverty line lack access to ______________.
A.
Luxury goods
B.
Social security benefits
C.
Basic amenities
D.
Educational facilities
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ANSWER :
C. Basic amenities
12.
Which of the following can lead to an increase in poverty in a country?
A.
Growth in economic activity
B.
Increase in unemployment
C.
Rise in wages
D.
Decrease in population
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ANSWER :
B. Increase in unemployment