Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

Policy makers wanted to raise income and employment for the poor by work generations. In 1970, Government of India started poverty alleviation programme known as _____________.

Options:

Food for Work programme

Money for Work programme

Shelter for Work programme

Cloth for Work programme

Correct Answer:

Food for Work programme

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (1) : Food for Work programme

The Food for Work Programme was launched to address poverty and generate employment opportunities for the poor by providing food in exchange for labor. It aimed at improving both income and employment for those in need.

Note: This question is from Old NCERT (Pre Rationalised syllabus).