Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

Which of the following is a factor that is associated with poverty, other than the income and assets of an individual?

  1. Individual's approach to the head of an organization
  2. Accessibility to basic education, health care etc
  3. Safe drinking water and proper sanitation.
  4. Lack of access to basic resources needed for survival.
Options:

A, B, and C

A, B, and D

B, C, and D

A, C, and D

Correct Answer:

B, C, and D

Explanation:

There are many factors, other than income and assets, which are associated with poverty; for instance, the accessibility to basic education, health care, drinking water and sanitation. They need to be considered to develop Poverty Line. The existing mechanism for determining the Poverty Line also does not take into consideration social factors that trigger and perpetuate poverty such as illiteracy, ill health, lack of access to resources, discrimination or lack of civil and political freedoms.