Question

What are the primary reasons for poverty in Kerala?

1. The state has failed to create sufficient job opportunities despite economic exposure and remittances.
2. Inequality between the rich and the poor is decreasing in Kerala.
3. Rural poverty rates are lower than urban poverty rates in Kerala.
4. There is a strong correlation between poverty and proximity to forest areas.

• A. iv only
• B. i, iv
• C. All
• D. ii, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. i, iv

• Kerala's economic development has been influenced by its international linkages and migration, which have led to significant remittances.

• However, this influx of funds has not been effectively channeled into productive investment or job creation.

• This is a key reason why social development has not always translated into robust economic growth. Increasing inequality between different economic strata and a higher incidence of poverty in rural areas, especially those with poor connectivity like forest zones, are significant issues.

• These factors contribute to vulnerability and limit opportunities for upward economic mobility.