In the united states a person not having a car is considered poor whereas in India, owing of a car is considered as a
Luxury
Necessity
Comfort
All the above
The surveys for the poverty line estimation are carried out by the
WTO
NSSO
UNESCO
UNO
In the year 2000, what was the proportion of people living below poverty line ?
26%
50%
70%
36%
Expand NFWP.
National food for wage programme
National food for work programme
National fund for work programme
National fund for wage programme
In which year was Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana scheme started.
1983
1973
1993
1963
For making comparisons between developing countries many international organizations like the world bank use a _______________ standard or the poverty line.
Uniform
Irregular
Different
The accepted average calorie requirement per person per day in urban areas in India is
2500 calories
2100 calories
2400 calories
2200 calories
The poverty line is estimated normally for a period of _________ years by conducting sample surveys.
2
3
4
5
Which Act provides 100 days assured employment every year to rural household ?
SGSY
MNREGA
PRY
RDP
___________ is a process through which individuals or group are excluded from facilities, benefits and opportunities that others enjoy.
Social exclusion
Vulnerability
Poverty Line
Global Poverty Scenario