Question

Destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes ___________.

• A. food
• B. water
• C. sanitation
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D all of the above

Destitution also known as Absolute poverty is the poverty so extreme that one lacks the means to provide for oneself. It refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care, education and information. Absolute poverty occurs when people cannot obtain adequate resources which is measured in terms of calories or nutrition to support a minimum level of physical health. It depends not only on income but also on access to services.