Question

Consider the following statements about poverty alleviation in India:

1. 1. The Public Distribution System (PDS) ensures access to affordable food grains for the poor.
2. 2. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) provides 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to households
3. 3. Indira Awaas Yojana focuses on food security for below-poverty-line families.

• A. ii only
• B. None of these
• C. All
• D. i, ii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, ii

Poverty alleviation refers to a range of strategies and programs aimed at reducing the incidence of poverty by improving the living standards of low-income populations through measures such as economic development, education, health care access, social protection, and employment generation, ultimately striving to enhance the quality of life and provide individuals and communities with the means to escape the cycle of poverty.