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State is the most common measure used to identify the poor in India?
Income
Consumptions level
How poverty be both a cause and an effect of illiteracy?
Poverty restricts access to quality education, leading to illiteracy. Illiteracy, in turn, limits employment opportunities and income, trapping individuals in poverty.
In what ways does poverty affect different sections of society unequally?
Poverty disproportionately impacts marginalized groups like women, children, and certain castes and communities, affecting their access to resources and opportunities.
Name the organization that conducts large-scale, periodic surveys to collect data on various aspects of the Indian population, including income, consumption, employment, and other socio-economic indicators ?
National Sample Survey Organisation
Do regions with lower poverty rates tend to have better health indicators?
Lower poverty rates allow better access to healthcare, nutrition, and sanitation, leading to improved health and reduced mortality rates.
Define poverty?
Poverty is a situation in which a person is unable to get the minimum basic necessities of life, i.e., food, clothing and shelter for his or her sustenance
How historical factors contribute to poverty in present-day society?
Historical factors, like colonialism or social discrimination, create long-standing inequalities in land ownership, education, and wealth distribution.
Do you agree that employment generation alone will be sufficient to eradicate poverty?
No. Employment alone is insufficient because low-paying or unstable jobs may not provide enough income to lift people out of poverty; access to healthcare, education, and social services is also necessary.