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Assess the poverty estimation made by Gourav Datt and Martin Ravallion for Kerala in 1983.

  1. Gourav Datt and Martin Ravallion estimated the poverty ratio for Kerala in 1983.
  2. They used NSS data for their estimations.
  3. Their poverty line was set at a monthly per capita consumption expenditure of Rs. 89.
  4. They found that urban poverty was higher than rural poverty in Kerala in 1983.

    Which statements accurately reflect Mahendra Dev's poverty estimations in Kerala?

    1. Mahendra Dev's estimations covered the period from 1961-62 to 1986-87.
    2. His study utilized data from the National Sample Survey (NSS).
    3. Mahendra Dev's estimates show a significant decline in rural poverty by 1986-87.
    4. The study used a poverty line of Rs. 15 per capita monthly consumption expenditure at 1970-71 prices.

      Evaluate the poverty estimations for Kerala by Ahluwalia for the period 1957-58 to 1973-74.

      1. Ahluwalia's estimates for rural poverty in Kerala showed a fluctuating trend between 1957-58 and 1973-74.
      2. According to Ahluwalia, 59.6 percent of the rural population was below the poverty line in 1957-58.
      3. Ahluwalia estimated that 49.3 percent of Kerala's rural population was below the poverty line in 1973-74.
      4. Ahluwalia's estimates consistently showed an increase in poverty over the period.

        What were the findings of the CDS study regarding poverty in Kerala in 1961-62?

        1. The CDS study indicated that 47 percent of the rural population was undernourished.
        2. The CDS study indicated that 54 percent of the urban population was undernourished.
        3. The CDS study was a direct reaction to the estimates made by Dandekar and Rath.
        4. The CDS study reported lower poverty levels than Dandekar and Rath for urban areas.

          According to Dandekar and Rath, what was the poverty percentage in Kerala during 1960-61?

          1. 90.75 percent of the rural population was below the poverty line.
          2. 88.89 percent of the urban population was below the poverty line.
          3. Their estimates did not consider locally significant items like tapioca, banana, coconut, and fish.
          4. The poverty levels were considered accurate by subsequent studies.
            What factors does the Indian Council Medical Research (ICMR) consider when proposing calorie intake recommendations?
            What is the recommended daily calorie intake for an urban person in India, as proposed by ICMR?
            What is the recommended daily calorie intake for a rural person in India, as proposed by ICMR?
            Who estimates poverty in India on the basis of calorie intake?
            How is the poverty line defined in India?
            What is the most widely used measure for assessing poverty?

            Which of the following is NOT a primary characteristic or focus of relative poverty?

            1. It emphasizes the absolute deprivation of basic human needs like food, water, and shelter.
            2. It highlights inequalities in the distribution of income and wealth within a population.
            3. It is primarily concerned with social exclusion and an inability to participate in typical societal activities due to lack of resources compared to the majority.

              Identify the incorrect statement concerning relative poverty.

              1. Differences in living standards among people are irrelevant to the concept of relative poverty.
              2. The concept of relative poverty is based on a comparison of an individual's or household's standard of living to the overall societal average.
              3. A person experiencing relative poverty can still often afford basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.

                Consider the following statements regarding the implications and causes of relative poverty.

                1. Relative poverty often reflects economic distress, despair, and dissension within a society.
                2. Serious inequalities in income and wealth are significant contributors to the existence of relative poverty.
                3. Relative poverty is a phenomenon exclusively found in low-income or developing countries.

                  Which of the following statements accurately describe relative poverty?

                  1. Relative poverty is typically observed in high-income countries.
                  2. It describes a situation where people cannot maintain a living standard equivalent to others in their society.
                  3. Relative poverty is primarily concerned with an absolute lack of basic necessities like food and shelter.

                    Identify the incorrect statement regarding the characteristics and measurement of absolute poverty.

                    1. Absolute poverty treats poverty primarily as a condition of relative deprivation compared to societal norms.
                    2. The absolute poverty line is typically based on the cost of a minimum consumption basket.
                    3. Food necessary for a recommended calorie intake is a key component in determining the absolute poverty line.
                    4. Most developing countries are currently experiencing this type of poverty.

                      Which of the following statements accurately describe absolute poverty?

                      1. Absolute poverty signifies the sheer deprivation or non-fulfillment of bare minimum needs of existence.
                      2. It is primarily based on a comparison of income levels between different social classes.
                      3. People are defined as poor when their absolute needs, such as food and shelter, are not sufficiently satisfied.
                      4. Absolute poverty is a concept mainly relevant to highly developed countries.

                        Identify the correct classifications of poverty as discussed in economics.

                        1. Absolute Poverty
                        2. Seasonal Poverty
                        3. Relative Poverty
                        4. Situational Poverty

                          Which of the following statements regarding the minimum standard of living and India's approach to poverty are correct?

                          1. The minimum standard of living is consistent across all societies, regardless of their developmental stage.
                          2. The definition of poverty in India emphasizes attaining a minimum level of living.
                          3. What constitutes a minimum standard of living can vary significantly from one society to another.
                          4. India's poverty definition aims for a 'reasonable level of living'.

                            Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of poverty?

                            1. Poverty is solely an economic phenomenon.
                            2. In human terms, poverty signifies a lack of basic necessities like food and clothing.
                            3. Economically, poverty is defined as the inability to achieve a minimum standard of living.
                            4. Poverty can be viewed as the failure to meet the basic requirements for maintaining a minimum standard of living.

                              Consider the following statements regarding the definition of poverty:

                              1. In human terms, poverty means having little to eat and wear.
                              2. Economically, poverty refers to the inability to attain a minimum standard of living.
                              3. The human and economic definitions of poverty are mutually exclusive.

                                Which of the following statements correctly describe the concept of poverty?

                                1. Poverty is solely a social phenomenon.
                                2. Poverty encompasses economic, political, historical, geographical, and cultural aspects.
                                3. The concept of poverty is limited to a lack of financial resources.

                                  Which of the following factors have effectively contributed to reducing poverty in Kerala?

                                  1. Land reforms, along with the widespread availability of education and healthcare, have played a crucial role.
                                  2. Decentralization, pension schemes, and an efficient public distribution system were key strategies.
                                  3. The Kudumbashree initiative and consolidated efforts through Plan schemes have significantly contributed.
                                  4. Poverty reduction in Kerala is solely attributable to rapid industrialization and private sector growth.

                                    Regarding the poverty rate in Kerala, identify the correct statement.

                                    1. The rate of poverty in Kerala is significantly lower compared to other Indian States and the all-India figures.
                                    2. Kerala exhibits a higher poverty rate than the national average in India due to its population density.
                                    3. The poverty rate in Kerala is similar to the average poverty rate across all other Indian states.

                                      Consider the developmental path followed by Kerala compared to other Indian states.

                                      1. Kerala has followed a developmental path that is largely identical to that of most other Indian States.
                                      2. Kerala has adopted a unique developmental approach distinct from that followed by other Indian States.

                                        Which of the following statements accurately defines poverty?

                                        1. Poverty is a social phenomenon in which a section of society is unable to fulfill even its basic necessities of life.
                                        2. Poverty is primarily an individual's inability to manage finances, irrespective of societal factors.
                                        3. Poverty refers to the state of having limited access to luxury goods and services.
                                          Following the enactment of the Kerala Panchayati Raj Act and Kerala Municipality Act, who became responsible for implementing the Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
                                          What is the monthly unemployment assistance amount received by eligible applicants?
                                          For persons with disabilities, what is the required period of registration in the live register of Employment Exchanges?
                                          How long must an applicant generally be registered in the live register of Employment Exchanges to be eligible?
                                          What is the maximum annual family income limit for an applicant to be eligible for the Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
                                          For SC/ST candidates and persons with disabilities, what is the educational qualification requirement for the scheme?
                                          What is the general educational qualification required for an applicant to be eligible for the scheme?
                                          What is the minimum age requirement for applicants to be eligible for the Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
                                          What is the primary aim of the Unemployment Allowance Scheme?
                                          When was the Unemployment Allowance Scheme introduced by the Government of Kerala?
                                          Why might a district with a high GDDP have a low per capita income?
                                          Per capita income is often adjusted for inflation. This adjusted figure is known as:
                                          A high Human Development Index (HDI) is strongly correlated with:
                                          Which of the following is an example of an economic factor that influences a district's per capita income?
                                          A district's per capita income is calculated from its:
                                          The Gini coefficient is used to measure:
                                          Which of the following would likely have the highest per capita income among the listed districts?
                                          Urban districts are centers for IT, finance, healthcare, and other services, which are part of the service sector.
                                          Which sector is generally the largest contributor to the Gross District Domestic Product (GDDP) of highly urbanized districts?
                                          Which of the following is the most significant factor that contributes to a high per capita income in a district?
                                          The Niyukthi Mega Job Fair is an initiative of the National Employment Service Department in which state?
                                          How does Niyukthi serve potential job seekers?
                                          What is the primary purpose of the Niyukthi Mega Job Fair?
                                          In which year was the Niyukthi Mega Job Fair launched?