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Poverty

Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics

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Card 1Meaning of Poverty

What is poverty? Define the concept of poverty.

Answer

Poverty is a situation where a major portion of population cannot even satisfy their minimum requirements. It exists when a larger population is living below the minimum required standard of living. P

Card 2Poverty Line

What is the poverty line? How is it defined in India?

Answer

Poverty line is the minimum consumption expenditure required to fulfill minimum basic needs and services. In India, it is defined based on minimum required calories - 2400 calories per person per day

Card 3Nature of Poverty

Differentiate between Absolute Poverty and Relative Poverty.

Answer

Absolute Poverty: Population having income/expenditure below poverty line. Based on minimum consumption expenditure for basic needs. Also called complete poverty. Relative Poverty: Based on income in

Card 4Poverty Statistics

What was the percentage of people below poverty line in India in 2011-12?

Answer

According to Tendulkar Committee estimates (2011-12): - Rural: 25.7% - Urban: 13.7% - Total: 21.9% This showed significant reduction from 2004-05 when it was 37.2% (Rural: 41.8%, Urban: 25.7%)

Card 5State-wise Poverty

Which Indian states have the lowest poverty levels (below 10%)?

Answer

States with poverty below 10% (2011-12): - Goa (lowest at 5.09%) - Kerala - Himachal Pradesh - Sikkim - Punjab - Andhra Pradesh Chhattisgarh has the highest poverty at 39.93%

Card 6Indicators of Poverty

List any 5 important indicators of poverty.

Answer

Important indicators of poverty: 1. Low per capita household consumption expenditure 2. Level of malnutrition 3. Life expectancy and infant mortality rate 4. Lack of medical facilities 5. Inadequate d

Card 7Health Indicators

What is the life expectancy in India compared to other countries?

Answer

Life expectancy (2014): - India: 68.0 years - Norway: 81.6 years - USA: 79.1 years - China: 75.8 years - Sri Lanka: 74.9 years India's life expectancy is lower than developed countries and even some

Card 8Health Indicators

What is India's infant mortality rate compared to other countries?

Answer

Infant Mortality Rate per 1000 births (2014): - India: 39 (very high) - Norway: 2 - USA: 6 - Sri Lanka: 9 - China: 10 India's high infant mortality rate reflects poor healthcare, nutrition, and mater

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