Poverty Trends and Patterns — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following committees recommended a poverty line based on a uniform consumption basket including expenditure on education and health, moving away from calorie norms?
Consider the following statements regarding poverty trends in India: 1. Rural poverty has consistently been higher than urban poverty in India. 2. The NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) includes indicators related to health, education, and standard of living. 3. Bihar has consistently shown one of the lowest multidimensional poverty rates among major Indian states in recent reports. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a dimension considered in India's National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)?
With reference to the post-COVID-19 poverty landscape in India, consider the following statements: 1. The pandemic led to a significant increase in unemployment, particularly in the informal sector. 2. Government relief measures like PMGKAY were ineffective in mitigating the impact on extreme poverty. 3. CMIE data indicated a sharp rise in rural employment during the initial lockdown phases due to reverse migration. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following constitutional articles primarily guides the State to promote the welfare of the people by securing a social order informed by social, economic, and political justice, and to minimize inequalities in income?