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Question 11 Mark

________ refers to the total number of people living below the poverty line.

Answer

Absolute poverty refers to the total number of people living below the poverty line.

Question 21 Mark

_______ and ________ are the two measures to determine the extent of poverty.

Answer

Relative poverty and absolute poverty are the two measures to determine the extent of poverty.

Question 31 Mark

The minimum calorie intake estimated in rural areas is __________ and in urban areas is __________.

Answer

The minimum calorie intake estimated in rural areas is 2400 and in urban areas is 2100.

Question 41 Mark

________ percent of population was below the poverty line in the year 2004-05.

Answer

21.8 percent of population was below the poverty line in the year 2004-05.

Question 51 Mark

________ refers to a state in which an individual is unable to fulfil even the necessities of his life.

Answer

Poverty refers to a state in which an individual is unable to fulfil even the necessities of his life.

Question 61 Mark

National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme was launched in ___________.

Answer

National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme was launched in February 2006.

Question 71 Mark

To help the elderly people, poor and destitute women, the government initiates _________.

Answer

To help the elderly people, poor and destitute women, the government initiates National Social Assistance Program (NSAP).

Economics Fill In The Blanks[1 Marks ]