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Poverty And Unemployment — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Economics

What Poverty And Unemployment covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics · 2026-27

Topics in Poverty And Unemployment

1

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Poverty and Unemployment

Definition of PovertyTypes of PovertyPoverty LineCauses of PovertyConsequences of PovertyUnemploymentTypes of UnemploymentUnemployment Calculation

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What are the important topics in Poverty And Unemployment for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Economics?
Key topics in Poverty And Unemployment include Types and Definition of Poverty, Causes and Consequences of Poverty, Unemployment: Types and Measurement, Government Measures to Reduce Poverty and Unemployment. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Poverty And Unemployment for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
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