NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 11 Poverty MCQs & PYQ

In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 11, titled "Poverty," students explore the socioeconomic challenge of poverty in India. This chapter covers the definition, measurement, and causes of poverty, along with government initiatives and policies aimed at poverty alleviation. It also provides insights into the global context of poverty and the efforts made to reduce it.

This article serves as a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, along with downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Economics Chapter 11 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Poverty.

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This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Economics Chapter 11: Poverty. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.

- _____ was the first to discuss the concept of poverty line, during the Independent India.

(a) Jawaharlal Nehru          (b) Shaheen Rafi Khan

(c) Sukhamoy Chakravarty          (d) Dadabhai Naoroji

2. Following are the facts about categorising poverty. Identify which among them are correct.

A. Usually poor are those people who sometimes have a little more money

B. Small farmers and seasonal workers are churning poor

C. Occasionally poor are those who are rich most of the time

D. Casual workers are included under always poor

E. Non-poor are those who are poor sometimes due to bad luck

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(a) A, B and C only          (b) B, C and D only          (c) C, D and E only          (d) A, C and D only

3. Small farmers and seasonal workers comes under which types of poor.

(a) Always poor          (b) Transient poor          (c) Chronic poor          (d) Churning poor

4. People who are always poor and usually poor are categorized as:

(a) Chronic poor          (b) Transient poor          (c) Churning poor          (d) Occasionally poor

5. Identification of Poverty Line used in India arrange in chronological order.

A. Task force on minimum needs B. Sen Index

C. Monthly per capita Expenditure D. Jail cost of living

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

(a) C, B, A, D          (b) A, D, C, B          (c) D, A, C, B          (d) B, C, A, D

This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Economics Chapter 11: Poverty. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.

In NCERT Class 12 Economics Chapter 11, "Poverty," students gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issue of poverty. The chapter examines the causes, effects, and solutions to poverty, emphasizing the role of government programs and global efforts in alleviating poverty. This chapter provides the foundation for analyzing socioeconomic challenges and developing solutions.

Mastering this chapter is crucial for understanding India's socioeconomic development and preparing for exams like CBSE, CUET, and other competitive exams.