INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS Economy Miscellaneous
Q.

Over the years, the government has been following various approaches to reduce poverty in India. In this context, consider the following policies, actions and approaches:

1. Focus on development-oriented growth.

2. Implementation of poverty alleviation programmes.

3. Meeting the minimum needs of the poor.

4. Increasing the number of subsidies available to the poor.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Explanation:

ANSWER: (B) 

The per capita consumption expenditure level which meets the average per capita daily requirement of 2,400 calories in rural areas and 2,100 calories in urban areas, along with a minimum of non-food expenditure, is called poverty line or absolute poverty

  • When the number of poor and their proportion is compared, we will have an idea of different levels of poverty of people and their distribution between states and over time. 
  • The number of poor in India and their proportion to total population has declined substantially. For the first time in the 1990s, the absolute number of poor has declined. 
  • Majority of poor are residing in rural areas and engage themselves in casual and unskilled jobs.
  • Income and expenditure-oriented approaches do not take into account many other attributes of the poor people. 
  • Over the years, the government has been following three approaches to reduce poverty in India: growth-oriented development, specific poverty alleviation programmes and meeting the minimum needs of the poor. 

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