Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Poverty

Question:

Why do the poorest of the poor fall into a debt trap?

Options:

Due to the high-interest rate charged by the banks

Due to the high-interest rate charged by the money lenders

Due to the high-interest rate charged by the institutional investors

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Due to the high-interest rate charged by the money lenders

Explanation:

The poor do not get the opportunity to educate themselves due to a lack of resources. Thus, end up borrowing money from the wrong sources. Due to unawareness, they borrow money from moneylenders, who charge high rates of interest that lead them into chronic indebtedness and eventually fall into a debt trap.