Challenges and responses to Indian democracy — Political Science STD 12 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ArtsPolitical ScienceChallenges and responses to Indian democracy3 Marks
Question
Write a short note about poverty.
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Answer
Poverty in the general sense means lack of opportunity to live a healthy, wholesome and creative life.
In other words, poverty is the lack of basic necessities for a person or his family, such as nutritious food, clothing, air-conditioned accommodation, primary education, health, etc. "
Poverty is assessed on the basis of the poverty line.
There is controversy over what is called the poverty line.
The criteria for determining the poverty line are often disputed.
No general definition of the poverty line can be given.
The Poverty Line is accepted from time to time by the Policy Commission or any other committee or body.
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