Question

Match the Pair

Group 'A'	Group 'B'
1. Per capita Income	a) universal
2. EGS	b) Indicator of poverty
3. Absolute poverty	c) 1972 policy
4. Relative poverty	d) Developing countries
5. 1986	e) 1947
	f) 20 point programme

Answer 1

1. Per capita Income - Indicator of poverty
Explanation-
Per capita income helps in measuring the poverty prevailing in an economy. If a person does not have a specified amount of income to consume the necessary calorie intake, then he is considered as a poor.

2. EGS - 1972 policy
Explanation-
EGS or Employment Guarantee Scheme was established by the Maharashtra government in 1972, in order to eradicate poverty. It is an important and a specific measure taken by the government for poverty alleviation by providing employment opportunities to the people.

3. Absolute poverty - Developing countries
Explanation-
Absolute poverty refers to a situation where an individual is unable to fulfil even the basic necessities of life such as food, clothing and shelter. Such type of poverty is generally found in developing or underdeveloped nations.

4. Relative poverty - Universal
Explanation-
Relative poverty is the one that is based on the comparison of lower and higher income groups. It is universal in nature for the fact that it is found in all the countries, may it be developed or developing.

5. 1986 - 20 point programme
Explanation-
The 20 point programme was first launched by Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1982 which was later reintroduced in on 20^th August, 1986, with the aim of poverty alleviation in the country.