Question

Which of the following strategies/programmes does not help a state to reduce poverty?

• A. Development of the agriculture sector
• B. Investment in human resource development
• C. Increase in the prices of essential goods
• D. Food distribution programmes for the poor

Answer 1

The correct option is C Increase in the prices of essential goods

In the last few decades, many Indian states have adopted various strategies to alleviate poverty. Their progress shows that investment in human resource development, investment in agriculture, and food distribution programmes help people come out of poverty.

Increasing the prices of essential goods will push people into poverty as their purchasing power will reduce.