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CBSE Class 9th Economy Multiple Choice Questions Chapter 3 Poverty as a Challenge

Question 1: Which of the following is not a cause of poverty?

A) Unequal distribution of resources

B) Lack of education

C) Rapid industrialization

D) Unemployment

Answer: C) Rapid industrialization

Question 2: Which of the following is a government program aimed at poverty alleviation in India?

A) PM Kisan Yojana

B) Make in India

C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

D) Smart Cities Mission

Answer: A) PM Kisan Yojana

Question 3: Poverty line in India is measured in terms of:

A) Total income of a person

B) Access to basic necessities

C) Per capita income

D) None of the above

Answer: B) Access to basic necessities

Question 4: Who is considered to be living below the poverty line in India?

A) Those who have less than one meal a day

B) Those whose income is below a specified minimum level

C) Those who do not have a house

D) Those who are unemployed

Answer: B) Those whose income is below a specified minimum level

Question 5: Which of the following is a human-made cause of poverty?

A) Droughts

B) Floods

C) Unemployment

D) Earthquakes

Answer: C) Unemployment

Question 6: The poverty line in India is determined by the:

A) Planning Commission

B) Ministry of Finance

C) Reserve Bank of India

D) NITI Aayog

Answer: A) Planning Commission

Question 7: Which state in India has the highest poverty rate according to recent statistics?

A) Kerala

B) Bihar

C) Maharashtra

D) Punjab

Answer: B) Bihar

Question 8: Which of the following is a social indicator used to measure poverty?

A) GDP per capita

B) Literacy rate

C) Total income

D) Foreign reserves

Answer: B) Literacy rate

Question 9: Poverty is defined as a situation where:

A) There is insufficient income to meet basic needs

B) There is no access to any resources

C) There is overabundance of resources

D) Everyone has equal wealth

Answer: A) There is insufficient income to meet basic needs

Question 10: Which of the following is a consequence of poverty?

A) Increased crime rates

B) Higher economic growth

C) Better healthcare facilities

D) Improved standard of living

Answer: A) Increased crime rates

Question 11: Which program provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in rural areas in India?

A) MGNREGA

B) PM Kisan Yojana

C) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

D) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

Answer: A) MGNREGA

Question 12: The poverty ratio is measured by:

A) Percentage of population below poverty line

B) Percentage of population above poverty line

C) Total population

D) None of the above

Answer: A) Percentage of population below poverty line

Question 13: Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic poverty?

A) Temporary lack of income

B) Long-term deprivation

C) Seasonal unemployment

D) High economic growth

Answer: B) Long-term deprivation

Question 14: Which sector in India has the highest incidence of poverty?

A) Agricultural sector

B) Industrial sector

C) Service sector

D) Information Technology sector

Answer: A) Agricultural sector

Question 15: Poverty is considered a challenge because it:

A) Leads to overpopulation

B) Hinders economic development

C) Promotes social equality

D) Ensures resource distribution

Answer: B) Hinders economic development

Question 16: Which of the following is a non-income indicator of poverty?

A) GDP growth rate

B) Unemployment rate

C) Infant mortality rate

D) Gross national income

Answer: C) Infant mortality rate

Question 17: Which of the following states has the lowest poverty rate in India?

A) Uttar Pradesh

B) Tamil Nadu

C) Rajasthan

D) Jharkhand

Answer: B) Tamil Nadu

Question 18: Poverty alleviation programs aim to:

A) Increase the poverty rate

B) Reduce the poverty rate

C) Maintain the poverty rate

D) None of the above

Answer: B) Reduce the poverty rate

Question 19: Which of the following is a feature of absolute poverty?

A) Lack of basic amenities

B) Unequal distribution of wealth

C) Limited access to education

D) All of the above

Answer: A) Lack of basic amenities

Question 20: Poverty is a challenge because it affects:

A) Only the poor individuals

B) Only the economy

C) Both individuals and the economy

D) None of the above

Answer: C) Both individuals and the economy

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