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30 MCQ Questions for Class 9 Economics: Chapter 3 Poverty as a Challenge
Question 1. What is the main reason for rural poverty in India?
a) High agricultural growth
b) Lack of industrial development
c) Unequal distribution of land and resources
d) Overpopulation in urban areas
Answer:
c) Unequal distribution of land and resources
Question 2. Which state in India has seen significant success in reducing poverty through high agricultural growth rates?
a) Kerala
b) Punjab
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
Answer:
b) Punjab
Question 3. What is a common feature among the states with high poverty ratios in India?
a) High industrial development
b) Low agricultural growth rates
c) Efficient public distribution systems
d) High literacy rates
Answer:
b) Low agricultural growth rates
Question 4. According to the PDF, what has been one of the major reasons for the persistence of high poverty rates in India?
a) Lack of educational facilities
b) Inequality in income distribution
c) Absence of social welfare programs
d) Low rate of urbanization
Answer:
b) Inequality in income distribution
Question 5. What is the primary aim of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005?
a) To provide industrial jobs in urban areas
b) To ensure livelihood security in rural areas
c) To promote small-scale industries
d) To encourage agricultural development
Answer:
b) To ensure livelihood security in rural areas
Question 6. What is the role of the Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana?
a) To provide additional central assistance for basic services
b) To ensure employment in the private sector
c) To promote education in urban areas
d) To develop industrial infrastructure in rural areas
Answer:
a) To provide additional central assistance for basic services
Question 7. What is the main focus of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana?
a) To bring poor families above the poverty line
b) To provide free education to children in rural areas
c) To support agricultural research and development
d) To develop transport facilities in rural areas
Answer:
a) To bring poor families above the poverty line
Question 8. What does the term ‘social exclusion’ imply in the context of poverty?
a) Inability to participate in social activities
b) Exclusion from the formal banking system
c) Exclusion from enjoying social equality
d) Lack of access to public transportation
Answer:
c) Exclusion from enjoying social equality
Question 9. What is the main challenge in implementing anti-poverty programs effectively in India?
a) Lack of funds
b) Lack of public awareness
c) Lack of proper implementation and targeting
d) Resistance from local communities
Answer:
c) Lack of proper implementation and targeting
Question 10. Which social groups are most vulnerable to poverty in India?
a) Urban middle class
b) Rural agricultural labor households
c) Industrial workers
d) Government employees
Answer:
b) Rural agricultural labor households
Question 11. What is the poverty line for a person per month in rural areas as per the year 2011-12?
a) Rs 500
b) Rs 816
c) Rs 1000
d) Rs 1200
Answer:
b) Rs 816
Question 12. Which states in India have poverty ratios above the all-India level?
a) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
b) Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
c) Maharashtra and Gujarat
d) Punjab and Haryana
Answer:
b) Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Question 13. What percentage of the rural agricultural labor households are below the poverty line?
a) 10%
b) 22%
c) 34%
d) 43%
Answer:
c) 34%
Question 14. What is the main reason for the widespread poverty in India during the British colonial period?
a) High population growth
b) Low rate of industrial growth
c) Natural disasters
d) Trade restrictions
Answer:
b) Low rate of industrial growth
Question 15. What was the main cause of urban poverty in India?
a) Lack of educational facilities
b) Inadequate job opportunities in cities
c) High cost of living in urban areas
d) Poor agricultural growth in rural areas
Answer:
b) Inadequate job opportunities in cities
Question 16. What does the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 aim to provide?
a) 100 days of wage employment
b) Free education
c) Agricultural subsidies
d) Industrial jobs
Answer:
a) 100 days of wage employment
Question 17. What is the primary aim of the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana?
a) Promoting small businesses
b) Providing urban employment
c) Bringing poor families above the poverty line
d) Improving rural healthcare
Answer:
c) Bringing poor families above the poverty line
Question 18. Which group is more vulnerable to poverty in India?
a) Scheduled Castes
b) Urban middle class
c) Industrial workers
d) Government employees
Answer:
a) Scheduled Castes
Question 19. What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana (PMGY)?
a) Providing industrial training
b) Promoting sports in rural areas
c) Providing central assistance for basic services
d) Encouraging rural entrepreneurship
Answer:
c) Providing central assistance for basic services
Question 20. How has the global poverty scenario changed from 1990 to 2015?
a) Poverty has increased globally
b) Poverty levels have remained constant
c) Extreme poverty has fallen globally
d) Poverty has shifted from urban to rural areas
Answer:
c) Extreme poverty has fallen globally
10 True and False Questions
Question 21. The poverty line for a person per month in rural areas in 2011-12 was Rs 816.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 22. States like Madhya Pradesh and Bihar have poverty ratios below the all-India level.
True / False
Answer:
False
Question 23. About 34% of rural agricultural labor households are below the poverty line.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 24. British colonial policies contributed to widespread poverty in India by promoting industrial growth.
True / False
Answer:
False
Question 25. The main cause of urban poverty in India is the high cost of living in urban areas.
True / False
Answer:
False
Question 26. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 aims to provide 100 days of wage employment.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 27. The Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana aims at bringing poor families above the poverty line.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 28. Scheduled Castes are among the groups most vulnerable to poverty in India.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 29. The Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yozana provides central assistance for basic services like primary health and education.
True / False
Answer:
True
Question 30. Globally, extreme poverty increased from 1990 to 2015.
True / False
Answer:
False
Match the Following Question
Question
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) Causes of Poverty | (a) Education and healthcare access |
| (ii) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) | (b) High population growth and low income growth |
| (iii) Social exclusion impact | (c) Provision of minimum wage employment |
| (iv) Vulnerability to poverty | (d) Discrimination based on caste and gender |
| (v) Poverty reduction strategies | (e) Higher economic growth and targeted programs |
| (vi) Role of economic growth | (f) Disparities among different social groups |
Answer
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| (i) Causes of Poverty | (b) High population growth and low income growth |
| (ii) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) | (c) Provision of minimum wage employment |
| (iii) Social exclusion impact | (d) Discrimination based on caste and gender |
| (iv) Vulnerability to poverty | (f) Disparities among different social groups |
| (v) Poverty reduction strategies | (e) Higher economic growth and targeted programs |
| (vi) Role of economic growth | (a) Education and healthcare access |
