GSEB Poverty MCQ — Class 12

Absolute poverty is inability to meet what?

Absolute poverty concerns a minimum level of essential living requirements.

Relative poverty compares a person's resources with what?

Relative poverty concerns disadvantage compared with other people or groups.

What is a poverty line?

A poverty line distinguishes people below and above an adopted minimum-resource threshold.

Which service gap can indicate poverty?

Poverty is reflected in deprivation of essential services as well as low resources.

Which is a likely economic cause of poverty?

Weak productive capacity and earnings can sustain deprivation.

Unequal land ownership can contribute to which problem?

Unequal access to productive assets can limit livelihoods.

Which measure can help reduce poverty?

Employment provides income and supports sustained livelihood improvement.

Why does education matter for poverty reduction?

Education can strengthen capabilities and access to livelihoods.

Which is a multidimensional sign of deprivation?

Living conditions reveal needs not fully captured by cash income.

Poverty assessment should include what besides averages?

Average income can conceal deprivation and unequal access.

1. A family cannot afford minimum essentials even though most neighbours are also poor. Which poverty concept applies?

1. Only relative poverty with no absolute deprivation
2. Inflation alone
3. Banking liquidity
4. Absolute poverty

2. A household meets minimum essentials but is far below society's normal living standard. Which concept is clearest?

1. Only open unemployment
2. Only currency shortage
3. Relative poverty
4. Zero inequality

3. Why can higher national income fail to remove poverty?

1. Income distribution cannot change
2. Gains may not reach deprived households
3. Every income rise is inflation
4. Population must always be zero