Question

Which of the following does not relate to causes of poverty?

• A. High rate of population growth
• B. Low per capita income
• C. Equal distribution of income and wealth
• D. Unemployment and under-employment

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Equal distribution of income and wealth

Prof. Amartya Sen and other economists are of the view that the poverty line depends on the possession of income-earning assets and their distribution among the households. During the planning periods, income was not distributed properly among different sections of the people. Hence, equal distribution of income and wealth does not relate to causes of poverty.