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Poverty And Unemployment

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

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Types and Definition of Poverty

  • Poverty is a socio-economic condition where individuals lack basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter.
  • There are two main types: absolute poverty and relative poverty.
  • Absolute poverty means not having enough resources to meet minimum survival needs.
2

Causes and Consequences of Poverty

  • Colonial rule disrupted India’s economy and led to long-term poverty.
  • Rapid population growth reduces per capita income and increases dependency.
  • Low economic growth fails to create enough jobs and raise living standards.
3

Unemployment: Types and Measurement

4

Government Measures to Reduce Poverty and Unemployment

  • Government runs various schemes to provide employment and basic needs.
  • MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of wage employment in rural areas.
  • PMUY provides LPG connections to women from poor households.

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A condition where a person cannotPoverty measured in comparison to othersA benchmark used to determine whoIncludes structuralMajor causes include colonial history

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