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Gujarat Board · Class 12 · Economics
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What is the minimum daily calorie requirement per person decided by the Indian Council of Medical Research for rural areas?
According to the Tendulkar Committee, what was the poverty line for urban areas in 2011-12?
What does absolute poverty refer to?
Which state has the lowest poverty rate in India as of recent estimates?
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Which of the following are indicators of poverty in India?
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Low per capita consumption expenditure, High infant mortality rate, Low life expectancy, Lack of safe drinking water
Poverty indicators include low consumption expenditure, high infant mortality, low life expectancy, and lack of basic facilities. High literacy rate indicates development, not poverty.
The poverty line is also called the 'starvation line' because:
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It only considers calorie consumption
The traditional poverty line is criticized as 'starvation line' because it only takes calorie consumption into account and ignores other basic needs like housing, education, and healthcare.
Which of the following are historical causes of poverty in India?
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Colonial exploitation by British, Destruction of local industries, Zamindari system
British colonial rule exploited India through unfavorable trade policies, destroyed local industries, and established the zamindari system. Green Revolution was a positive development.
What is the international poverty line set by the World Bank for 2015?
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$1.90 per day
The World Bank set the international poverty line at $1.90 per day for 2015, updated from $1.25 per day in 2005 and $1.00 per day in 1990.
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