Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

According to you, which of the following is the "Key feature" of the poorest household?

  1. It is very common to see limited economic opportunity due to illiteracy.
  2. Starvation and hunger are the major indicators of poverty.
  3. Nourishment is widely seen among the poor.
  4. Serious illness makes them physically weak
  5. Loans taken from money lenders make them free from the debt trap.
Options:

A, C, and E

B, D, and E

B, C, and E

A, B, and D

Correct Answer:

A, B, and D

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: A, B, and D

Explanation:

  • A (Limited economic opportunity due to illiteracy) is a key feature of the poorest households, as illiteracy restricts access to better employment opportunities.
  • B (Starvation and hunger are major indicators of poverty) is true because food insecurity and lack of proper nutrition are common in impoverished households.
  • D (Serious illness makes them physically weak) is also a feature, as poverty often limits access to healthcare, leading to untreated illnesses and weakened physical condition.

Options C and E are incorrect:

  • C (Nourishment is widely seen among the poor) is incorrect because malnourishment, rather than nourishment, is common.
  • E (Loans taken from money lenders make them free from the debt trap) is incorrect since loans from moneylenders usually result in a debt trap, not freedom from it.