Causes of Poverty

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Which of the following is a major cause of poverty in India?

  1. Lack of education

  2. Lack of employment opportunities

  3. High population growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are major causes of poverty in India. Lack of education leads to low skills and low-paying jobs, lack of employment opportunities leads to unemployment and underemployment, and high population growth puts a strain on resources and makes it difficult to provide basic services to everyone.

Which of the following is not a cause of poverty?

  1. Lack of access to healthcare

  2. Lack of access to clean water

  3. Lack of access to education

  4. Lack of access to technology


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of access to technology is not a direct cause of poverty, although it can make it more difficult for people to escape poverty. Lack of access to healthcare, clean water, and education are all major causes of poverty.

Which of the following is a structural cause of poverty?

  1. Discrimination

  2. Lack of access to land

  3. Lack of access to capital

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Discrimination, lack of access to land, and lack of access to capital are all structural causes of poverty. They are factors that are built into the economic system and make it difficult for people to escape poverty, even if they work hard and have the skills and education they need to succeed.

Which of the following is a cyclical cause of poverty?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Low wages

  3. Poor health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Unemployment, low wages, and poor health are all cyclical causes of poverty. They are factors that can lead to poverty, and once someone is in poverty, they can make it difficult to escape. For example, unemployment can lead to low wages, which can lead to poor health, which can lead to unemployment, and so on.

Which of the following is a policy that can help to reduce poverty?

  1. Providing free education

  2. Providing free healthcare

  3. Providing job training

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above policies can help to reduce poverty. Providing free education and healthcare can help to improve people's skills and health, which can make them more employable and productive. Providing job training can help people to find better-paying jobs. And all of these policies can help to break the cycle of poverty.

Which of the following is a challenge to reducing poverty?

  1. Rapid population growth

  2. Climate change

  3. Globalization

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors can make it difficult to reduce poverty. Rapid population growth can put a strain on resources and make it difficult to provide basic services to everyone. Climate change can lead to droughts, floods, and other natural disasters that can destroy crops and livelihoods. And globalization can lead to job losses and lower wages for workers in developing countries.

Which of the following is a sustainable solution to poverty?

  1. Providing cash transfers

  2. Providing food aid

  3. Providing microfinance loans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing microfinance loans is a sustainable solution to poverty because it helps people to start their own businesses and generate income. Cash transfers and food aid can provide temporary relief, but they do not help people to escape poverty in the long run. Microfinance loans, on the other hand, can help people to build assets and create a better future for themselves and their families.

Which of the following is a role that the government can play in reducing poverty?

  1. Investing in education and healthcare

  2. Providing social safety nets

  3. Promoting economic growth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government can play a role in reducing poverty by investing in education and healthcare, providing social safety nets, and promoting economic growth. Investing in education and healthcare can help to improve people's skills and health, which can make them more employable and productive. Providing social safety nets can help to protect people from falling into poverty, and promoting economic growth can create jobs and opportunities for people to earn a living.

Which of the following is a role that the private sector can play in reducing poverty?

  1. Creating jobs

  2. Investing in education and healthcare

  3. Providing microfinance loans

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The private sector can play a role in reducing poverty by creating jobs, investing in education and healthcare, and providing microfinance loans. Creating jobs can provide people with an income and help them to escape poverty. Investing in education and healthcare can help to improve people's skills and health, which can make them more employable and productive. And providing microfinance loans can help people to start their own businesses and generate income.

Which of the following is a role that individuals can play in reducing poverty?

  1. Educating themselves and their children

  2. Working hard and saving money

  3. Starting their own businesses

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Individuals can play a role in reducing poverty by educating themselves and their children, working hard and saving money, and starting their own businesses. Educating themselves and their children can help to improve their skills and knowledge, which can make them more employable and productive. Working hard and saving money can help them to build assets and create a better future for themselves and their families. And starting their own businesses can help them to generate income and create jobs for others.

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