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Poverty in India — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 11 · Economics

4 concept maps of Poverty in India for ICSE Class 11 Economics, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Economics syllabus.

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Poverty in India – Complete Concept Map

Poverty in India – Complete Concept Map

The map in words

  • Poverty in India
    • Meaning and Indicators
      • Lack of basic needs
      • Food Clothing Shelter
      • Social Exclusion
      • Vulnerability
    • Classification of Poor
      • Chronic Poor
        • Always Poor
        • Usually Poor
      • Transient Poor
        • Churning Poor
        • Occasionally Poor
      • Non Poor
    • Poverty Line
      • Calorie Based
      • Rural 2400 cal per day
      • Urban 2100 cal per day
      • MPCE Rural 816
      • MPCE Urban 1000
    • Types of Poverty
      • Absolute Poverty
        • Below minimum needs
        • Measured by Poverty Line
      • Relative Poverty
        • Compared to others
        • Measured by Gini Coefficient
    • Vicious Circle
      • Supply Side
        • Low Income to Low Savings
      • Demand Side
        • Low Income to Low Demand
    • Causes
      • Colonial Rule
      • Low Growth Rate
      • Population Growth
      • Unemployment
      • Income Inequality
    • Government Measures
      • Economic Growth
      • Poverty Programmes
        • Self Employment
        • Wage Employment
      • Basic Needs
        • PDS
        • Mid Day Meal
        • ICDS
        • NFSA 2013

Poverty in India - Comprehensive Overview

Poverty in India - Comprehensive Overview

The map in words

  • Poverty in India
    • Definition and Measurement
      • Meaning of Poverty
        • Basic Needs
        • Social Exclusion
        • Vulnerability
      • Poverty Line
        • Calorie-based
        • MPCE Method
        • Rural vs Urban
      • Types of Poverty
        • Absolute Poverty
        • Relative Poverty
    • Classification of Poor
      • Chronic Poor
        • Always Poor
        • Usually Poor
      • Transient Poor
        • Churning Poor
        • Occasionally Poor
      • Non-Poor Categories
    • Causes of Poverty
      • Historical Factors
        • Colonial Rule
      • Economic Factors
        • Low Growth Rate
        • Unemployment
        • Income Inequality
      • Social Factors
        • Population Growth
        • Land Distribution
        • Indebtedness
    • Vicious Circle
      • Supply-Side
        • Low Income
        • Low Savings
        • Low Investment
      • Demand-Side
        • Low Income
        • Low Demand
        • Market Contraction
    • Government Solutions
      • Growth Promotion
        • Economic Development
      • Poverty Programs
        • Self-Employment
          • IRDP, PMRY, REGP
          • PMEGP, SJGSY
        • Wage Employment
          • NREP, SGRY
          • MGNREGS
      • Basic Needs
        • PDS
        • Mid-Day Meal
        • ICDS
        • Food Security Act
    • Estimates and Trends
      • National Level
        • 1973-74: 55%
        • 2011-12: 22%
      • Rural-Urban Gap
        • Rural 75% of poor
      • State Variations
        • Poorest States
        • Richest States

Poverty in India - Comprehensive Overview

Poverty in India - Comprehensive Overview

The map in words

  • Poverty in India
    • Definition and Measurement
      • Meaning of Poverty
        • Lack of income
        • Minimum necessities
      • Poverty Line
        • Income threshold
        • Based on calorie intake
      • Social Exclusion
        • Social inequality
      • Vulnerability
        • Risk of future poverty
    • Types of Poor People
      • Chronic Poor
        • Always poor
        • Usually poor
      • Transient Poor
        • Churning poor
        • Occasionally poor
    • Types of Poverty
      • Absolute Poverty
        • Lack basic needs
        • Measured by poverty line
      • Relative Poverty
        • Income inequality
        • Compared to others
    • Poverty Statistics
      • 1973-74
        • 321 million people
        • 54.9 percent
      • 2011-12
        • 270 million people
        • 21.9 percent
      • Rural vs Urban
        • Rural higher
        • 75 percent live rural
    • Causes of Poverty
      • Colonial Legacy
      • Low Growth Rate
      • Population Growth
      • Unemployment
      • Income Inequality
      • Social Practices
    • Government Measures
      • Economic Growth
        • GDP expansion
      • Employment Programs
        • Self employment
        • Wage employment
      • Basic Needs
        • Food security
        • Health and education
    • Key Programs
      • MGNREGS
        • 100 days work
      • PDS
        • Food distribution
      • Mid Day Meal
        • School nutrition
      • IRDP
        • Asset creation
    • Challenges
      • Rural disparities
      • State variations
      • Vulnerable groups
      • Healthcare gaps
      • Education access
      • Job security

Poverty in India

Poverty in India

The map in words

  • Poverty in India
    • Meaning of Poverty
    • Poverty Line
    • Poverty Line in India
    • Types of Poverty
    • Classification of Poor People
    • Vicious Circle of Poverty
    • Estimates of Poverty in India
    • Causes of Poverty

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Poverty in India for ICSE Class 11 Economics?
Key topics in Poverty in India include Meaning of Poverty and Poverty Line, Types and Classification of Poor People, Vicious Circle of Poverty, Estimates and Trends of Poverty in India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
What do the concept maps for Poverty in India show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Poverty in India connect: Poverty in India – Complete Concept Map; Poverty in India - Comprehensive Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Poverty in India for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Poverty in India. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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