Vulnerable Social Groups

Q.

Which two states of India continue to be the poorest states?

Q. Which of the following are the prime causes of poverty in Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe households engaged in casual wage labour?

1. Higher per capita consumption
2. Lack of access to assets
3. Overdependence on casual labour
4. Unpredictable income

Q. Which of the following statements explains the 'double disadvantage' faced by many Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe households?

1. Socially vulnerable groups generally have access to economic resources.
2. Often, such socially disadvantaged households belong to the vulnerable occupational groups.
3. The Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe households own resources such as land and assets in most cases.
4. The Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe households are entitled to more benefits in the society.

Q. Which of the following can be categorised as vulnerable occupational groups?

1. Agricultural labourers
2. Non-agricultural labourers
3. Casual labourers
4. Daily wage labourers

Q. Which of the following are results of social exclusion?

1. Social inequality
2. Equal distribution of wealth
3. Lack of access to resources
4. Equal opportunity for employment

Q. The proportion of people below the poverty line is the same for all social groups.

1. True
2. False

Q. The average poverty ratio of 2016 dictates that __ out of 100 Indians are poor.

1. 25
2. 18
3. 20
4. 22

Q. Which of the following social groups are observed to face a double disadvantage?

1. Forward Castes
2. Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes
3. Economically Weaker Sections
4. Ruling class