Question

Assertion :(A) Poverty is essentially a social phenomenon and secondarily a material or physical phenomenon. Reason: (R) Poverty is the socio-economic phenomenon whereby the resources available to a society are used to satisfy the wants of the few while many do not have even their basic needs met.

• A. (A) is false, but (R) is true
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct
• C. Both (A) and (R) are incorrect
• D. (A) is true, but (R) is false

Answer 1

The correct option is B Both (A) and (R) are correct

Poverty is not merely about unemployment and less money. It is a social phenomenon in which a section of the society is unable to fulfill even its bare necessities of life.

Due to poverty a person does not enjoy a proper social life with respect and dignity. He/she is denied of equal rights in the society.