Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

What is the "Primary" cooking fuel of the poor?

Options:

LPG and CNG

Neem trees

Firewood and cow dung cake

Both 2 and 3

Correct Answer:

Firewood and cow dung cake

Explanation:

Most poor households have no access to electricity and the primary cooking fuel is firewood and cow dung cake. Also, a large section of poor people does not even have access to safe drinking water.