Inequality and Poverty

Q. Political equality does not ensure equality.

1. transparency
2. responsiveness
3. accountability
4. economic

Q. In Brazil, the top 20% of the population holds how much of the national income as per data available in the year 2000?

1. 63%
2. 83%
3. 43%
4. 23%

Q. In Syria, how much percent of the population lives in poverty?

1. 70%
2. More than 90%
3. More than 80%
4. 20%

Q. Ram says that "income inequality is a problem only in the democratic countries". Whereas Rajiv says that "despite economic growth, there is wealth and income inequality in non-democratic regimes". Who among the following is/are correct?

1. Both are correct
2. Both are wrong
3. Only Ram is correct
4. Only Rajiv is correct

Q. Which of the following could be a possible reason for the prolonged poverty rate in Syria?

1. Constant civil unrest and war
2. Increase in trade with foreign countries
3. Increase in foreign investments
4. A democratic setup

Q. Statement 1: India is home to a significant number of billionnaires and ultra-rich individuals.

Statement 2: India is classified as a highly developed economy.

Read the above statements carefully and choose the correct option.

1. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
2. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false
3. Both statements are true
4. Both statements are false

Q. A small percentage of ultra-rich individuals enjoy a disproportionate share of wealth in many democracies.

1. True
2. False

Q. Income levels are unevenly distributed across the population in both democratic and non-democratic regimes. Which of the following terms represents this fact?

1. Economic equity
2. Economic inequality
3. Political instability
4. Political inequality

Q. As per the 2012 reports, what percentage of the Chinese population owns a third of the national household wealth?

1. 1%
2. 2%
3. 3%
4. 4%

Q. Despite economic growth, there is wealth and income inequality.

1. True
2. False

Q. In Germany, more than 80% of the population lives in poverty. They require help from other countries even for food supplies.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following factors causes income inequality?

1. Economical
2. Social
3. Political
4. All of these.

Q. Political equality can be identified with _______.

1. Right to get admission in any school
2. Principle of one person one vote
3. Right to enter any religious worship place
4. Above all