Question

Which of the following best describes poverty according to the passage?

• A. A global issue with no specific impact on any single country
• B. A socio-economic condition where basic needs are unmet
• C. A phenomenon limited to rural areas
• D. A political issue unrelated to social well-being

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A socio-economic condition where basic needs are unmet

Poverty is described as a socio-economic phenomenon in which a section of society cannot fulfill basic life necessities, like food, clothing, housing, and education. This definition emphasizes poverty’s impact on basic human needs.