Question

What is a reason for the persistence of poverty in India despite increased food production ?

• A. Lack of agricultural land
• B. Defects in distribution and low purchasing power
• C. Over-reliance on the primary sector
• D. Insufficient government schemes

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Defects in distribution and low purchasing power

• The primary sector provides more employment opportunities. But a trend of increasing employment opportunities in the secondary and tertiary sectors and decreasing of it in the primary sector is visible now

• A noticeable increase is seen in employment opportunities, as well as food grain production.
  

• But poverty still persists in India even after the increased food production. The reasons are:

• Defects in distribution.
  

• Low potential of individuals to purchase goods.