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CLASS 9TH Test of poverty MM: 30 MT: 1hr

1. Poverty in Kerala declined significantly because of (1)


A. Large industries B. Availability of natural resources
C. Development of human resources D. All of the above

2. What is the purpose of the Public Distribution System (PDS)? (1)


a) Providing healthcare facilities to the poor
b) Promoting education among the poor
c) Distributing essential food items to the poor at subsidized rates
d) Creating employment opportunities for the poor

3.Which of the following is a direct measure of poverty? (1)


a) Literacy rate b) Unemployment rate
c) Infant mortality rate d) Poverty ratio

4. What is the significance of self-help groups (SHGs) in poverty alleviation? (1)


a) They provide financial assistance to the rich
b) They promote unity among the poor
c) They increase the dependency of the poor on others
d) They exploit the poor for their own benefit

5. Assertion(A): The proportion of poor people is not the same in every state.
Reason(R): In 2011-12 estimates all India HCR (Head Count Ratio) was 21.9%.
Codes: (1)
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

6. Write a short note on: (2x3=6)


a) Poverty Line
b) Social exclusion
c) Vulnerability.

7. “There is a strong link between economic growth and poverty reduction." Explain the statement. (3)

8. Mention any three features of MGNREGA, 2005? (3)

9. Differentiate between 'minimum subsistence level of living' and a 'reasonable level of living'. (3)

10. What do you understand by the term Inter - State Disparities? Explain in context of different states. (5)

11. Write in brief, what are the causes of poverty in India? (5)

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