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

All of the above

Correct Answer:

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

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Due to the high-interest rate charged by the money lenders

The poorest of the poor often fall into a debt trap due to the high-interest rate charged by the money lenders. In many cases, these individuals rely on informal money lenders rather than banks or institutional investors, who tend to charge exorbitant interest rates, making it difficult for the borrowers to repay their loans and escape poverty.