The Government Schemes

Q.

How inequality of income and asset distribution are responsible for poverty?

Q. Briefly discuss the role of MGNREGA in eliminating poverty in rural India.

Q. Government has started spending more on providing free services like education and health to the poor. Explain the economic value it reflects.

Q. Who of the following proposed that the nation declare a "war on poverty"?

1. Richard Nixon
2. John F. Kennedy
3. Lyndon B. Johnsom
4. Barry Goldwater
5. Earl Warren

Q. Which of the following issues are addressed through the scheme NREGA ?

1. Poverty
2. Unmployment
3. Both
4. None

Q. _______ mandates that every adult should get an opportunity to earn.

1. Right to education
2. Right to life
3. Right to employment
4. Right to work

Q. Why should poverty be eliminated?

1. To increase socio-economic status of all the people.
2. To improve the economy of the country.
3. To raise a more educated workforce that can contribute to the development of society.
4. To decrease the wage gap between rich and poor.

Q. Unavailability of food is a violation of ___

1. right to life.
2. right to work.
3. right to nutrition.
4. right against exploitation.

Q. From the efforts of civil rights groups, the Supreme Court ruled that foodgrains should be made available to the poor households.

1. True
2. False

Q. What are some essential rights to combat poverty?

1. Right to work
2. Right to food
3. Right against exploitation
4. Right to healthcare